Missouri
Veterans Cemetery
Regulations
In
order to assist the cemetery staff in maintaining the appearance
of the cemetery in an appropriate manner, we ask that you review
and follow cemetery regulations. Please contact our office if you
have any questions regarding these policies.
Flowers
and Flower Containers: Fresh cut flowers may be placed
on graves at any time. Cemetery personnel will remove and discard
flowers, which have become withered, faded, or otherwise unsightly.
No permanent plantings made be made on the graves. Inexpensive metal
or plastic floral containers should be used to display flowers.
The use of glass containers is prohibited. Vases are available from
the cemetery staff. The cemetery is not responsible for lost or
damaged containers.
Artificial
Flowers: Artificial flowers are permitted on graves from
October 15 through April 15. Potted plants will be permitted on
graves 10 days before and 10 days after Easter Sunday only.
Christmas
Season: Christmas wreaths and floral grave blankets will
be permitted from December 1 through January 15.
Unauthorized
Decorations: Permanent plantings, statues, pictures, balloons,
vigil lights, breakable items of any kind, and similar commemorative
items are not permitted on graves, markers, or niche covers. Upright
metal grave markers (flag holders) are not permitted. Unauthorized
items will be removed and disposed of by cemetery personnel.
Memorial
Day: Graves will be decorated prior to Memorial Day with
small flags. These flags will be removed immediately after Memorial
Day and are not permitted on graves at any other time. Only one
flag per grave is permitted.
Prohibited Activities: Littering; cutting of trees, shrubs,
grass, or other plantings; allowing pets to run loose; recreational
activities such as jogging, skating, bicycling, etc; public gatherings
of a partisan nature. Please do not sit on grave markers.
Visiting Hours: The cemetery is open to the public
for visitation from sunrise until sunset daily. The cemetery office
is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.