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Rules
and Regulations for Floral Hill Cemetery
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REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE SALE
AND OWNERSHIP OF CEMETERY LOTS:
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No burial will be permitted in any lot in the cemetery, until such laws
and regulations regarding burials as maybe in force in the City of New London or
made by the Cemetery Commission have been complied with and not until the
purchase price of the lot on which the burial is to be made, and all back
assessments for care of said lot have been paid.
No burial other than the
known family of a lot owner will be allowed on any lot in the cemetery except on
written permission of such lot owner, filed with the Commission and no lot owner
will be allowed to dispose of any grave or graves on his lot for remuneration.
Only one body will be allowed in a vault except in a case of a mother and
infant.
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All deeds shall include perpetual care.
A grave or graves cannot be sold without a complete deed (perpetual care
included). This must be paid in full before a burial can take place.
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The sum of $200 will be charged for a perpetual care fee.
This care shall
mean cutting of grass at reasonable intervals, raking and cleaning of lot,
pruning and care of shrubs and trees, and such other work necessary to keep the
lot in good condition as circumstances permit.
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REGULATIONS REGARDING
THE BURIAL OF REMAINS AND THE MARKING OF GRAVES:
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Only human remains can be buried in this
cemetery.
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The Superintendent of the Floral Hill Cemetery shall superintend the
digging of all graves and placing of all vaults, and lay all foundations. No
person shall be permitted to dig graves or lay foundations other than the
Superintendent or his helpers, except by special permission from the Cemetery
Commission and then only under supervision of Superintendent.
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The price to be charged for digging graves and laying foundations shall
be established by the Cemetery Commission and all such money shall be paid into
the Cemetery fund of the City of New London.
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Whenever interments are to be made, at least twenty-four hours notice must be
given to the Superintendent; forty-eight hours in the winter.
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Burial Hours: There will be
no burials done before 8 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
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All monuments and markers, grass level or otherwise must have a concrete
foundation with a 4" border around base of monument. The size of the
foundation (consider the 4" required border) will determine the largest
size monument allowed, without first getting special permission from the
Cemetery Commission who shall be the final word. A single grave foundation must not exceed 44" x
28", a double grave, 96" x 28"; base and tablet not to exceed
36" in height. Under special consideration the Cemetery Commission will
allow larger monuments, but we want to make it clear, do not order a larger
monument without first contacting the Superintendent; he will then explain the
special problems and the special consideration expected by the Cemetery
Commission.
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No foundation will be built between the first day of December and the
fifteenth day of March and no stones can be set until all charges for foundation
are paid. Floral Hill Cemetery cannot promise to have a foundation prepared in
less than two weeks after the order is received.
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Only one monument will be allowed upon a lot, per owner.
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Headstones and markers for graves, over 20 inches in height from the surface of
the ground will not be allowed. No footstones, or corner markers on graves will
be allowed. Bases for monuments, headstones and markers must be dressed on the
under side to an even level and be of uniform thickness.
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All workmen in any capacity within the confines of the cemetery, whether
as masons, stonecutters, erectors, gardeners, carters or helpers are subject to
the direction and control of the management. Workmen, who do not regard the
regulations and proprieties of the place, cannot be admitted to work in the
cemetery.
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REGULATIONS REGARDING THE
APPEARANCE OF GRAVE SITES:
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The Cemetery Commission has no wish to interfere with the taste of
individuals in regard to the style of their improvements, but in justice to all,
they hold the right to prevent or remove anything which they shall consider
injurious to the immediate locality, or prejudicial to the general good
appearance of the grounds, and of preventing any planting which they may deem
injurious and of removing and pruning any trees or shrubs which may obstruct or
mar the effect or beauty of the scenery, or may prove otherwise injurious,
unsightly or detrimental, the Commission to be final judges of the necessity of
such action in every case.
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Graves should be kept flat or nearly so, as it is impossible to make the
grass live, or to cut properly on high mounds. No mounds raised above three
inches at the center will be allowed on private lots.
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No person shall be allowed to plant shrubs or trees on graves or lots
without first consulting the Superintendent. Lot owners who plant flowers and
then fail to have them properly watered and trimmed and kept from weeds are
hereby notified that the Commission reserves the right to have removed all
neglected plants from the beds, graves, vases or urns as soon as they become
objectionable to the surroundings, also flower pots and pans when empty.
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No corner markers, curbing, platforms, steps, fences, hedges, or other
enclosures will be allowed on any lot as such are considered unsightly and
useless and are therefore prohibited. No iron or wirework, or seat will be
allowed and should any structure now on any lot become unsightly or rusty, they
shall be removed from the cemetery by the lot owner on notice to that effect.
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Glass and tin present a hazard; composition and plastic quickly become
unsightly. These type containers
will be removed at once, without further notice.
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Artificial
flowers are not forbidden but they are objectionable; they are a target for
vandals and the winds. They can
ruin a lawn mower and they do fade in color quickly and become unsightly.
If you choose to use them, we ask that you inspect the grave site monthly.
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Dead flowers are
unsightly whether in urns or on the ground; artificial flowers are unsightly
when faded or wind blown. All will
be discarded after October 15 each year. Christmas and other winter decorations will be discarded
after May 1st each year. If
you wish to save these items remove them before these dates.
Floral Hill Cemetery is
not responsible for any personal articles left at the grave site.
Although we do all in our power to prevent theft and vandalism of grave
sites, we cannot be held responsible for property lost, damaged or stolen from
the grave sites.
Each October 15th and
May 1st a thorough cleaning of the Cemetery will take place.
All unauthorized plantings and affects will be removed.
At this time, all flowers, artificial flowers, urns and other materials
shall be removed. Persons desiring
to reuse such materials should claim them prior to this time.
Floral Hill Cemetery will not be responsible for memorials, etc.
remaining on the grave sites after October 15th and May 1st.
Such memorials may be repositioned after May 1st.
Christmas memorials may be placed after November 1st.
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REGULATIONS REGARDING OVERALL
ACCESS TO CEMETERY GROUNDS:
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Children under twelve years are not permitted in cemetery unless
accompanied by their parents, guardians or some responsible person.
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Persons with refreshments, firearms, or dogs will not be allowed on the
grounds.
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All persons are prohibited from plucking any flowers, whether wild or
cultivated, breaking or injuring any tree or shrub, or defacing any tree or
landmark.
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No person is permitted to enter the Cemetery except through the gate and
no person will be permitted to use boisterous or profane language or in any way
disturb the quiet and good order of the cemetery.
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No driving allowed on lots, or upon the lawns, under any pretense
whatsoever.
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No person will be allowed to loiter in Floral Hill Cemetery after nine
o'clock at night.
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Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the cemetery on leash or to run
free. They intimidate other visitors and deface property.
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Any person violating any bylaws, rules or regulations of Floral Hill
Cemetery shall pay a penalty as required by Municipal Code.
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Violations shall be handled as any other fine and will be handled by the civil
authorities.
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All
persons are reminded that these grounds are sacredly devoted to the burial of
the dead and a strict observance of all that is proper in a place so dedicated
will be required of all who visit it. The penalties of the law will be strictly
enforced in cases of wanton injury or disregard of the rules and regulations.
Visitors will confer a favor by informing the Superintendent or Commission of
any breach of the rules that may come under their observation.
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