SECOND NOTICE
ATTENTION! PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GRAVE DECORATIONS GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD. THE ST. JAMES CEMETERY MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, THEREFORE, CLEAN-UP OF ALL GRAVES WILL BE HAPPENING SOON.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERY
BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
PLEASE LIMIT DECORATIONS TO ONE PER GRAVE
THESE GUIDELINES PERTAIN TO THE ENTIRE
ST. JAMES CEMETERY.
Natural and Artificial flowers are permitted. Pots—6 to 8 inches, Boxes—Not exceeding 18 inches in length, 6 inches in height, 8 inches in width. All containers should be of plastic or wood construction with ample drainage. They should be placed on the marker, not dug into the turf. Some of these containers are not suitable for the snow and harsh winter. The cemetery will not take responsibility for damage to them. Metal stands, boxes, pots, solar lights, shepherd hooks, glass, statuary, or decorative stones, and border edging are strictly prohibited. Candles of any kind are not permitted. These restrictions are necessary for safety reasons. Any of these objects can be picked up and hurled by the lawn mowing equipment, making them potential hazards to visitors and the cemetery staff. They will be removed and disposed of immediately. Artificial flowers are permitted on all graves in approved permanent vases. In-ground metal vases with granite collars are permitted and must have a hole in the bottom, so that water will not be contained in the vase. Flags may be placed in planters with plants, and also in the approved permanent vases. Flags may not be stuck into the ground on wooden sticks, nor may they be attached to the metal veteran’s stakes (which are not permitted). Evergreen blankets and/or grave coverings are not permitted at any time. All winter decorations must be on easels (one per grave). All graves must be cleaned of items not allowed on or before May 14th. Any items left behind will be removed on May 15th. Thank you for your cooperation.
~ Thank You—Fr. Brian A. Geary—Pastor ~
Saint James Catholic Church 