Floral Placement
Cutting and trimming grass is one of the largest and most costly maintenance activities in David’s Cemetery. Use of artificial flowers and wreaths on graves is discouraged since it greatly hinders the upkeep of the cemetery. David’s Cemetery – known as one of Ohio’s most beautiful cemeteries – has a great abundance of natural beauty from early spring until late fall in its trees and shrubs. David’s personnel ask for your cooperation in limiting the use of artificial decorations during the growing season. Articles made of concrete – urns, benches, boxes, etc. – are not permitted in the cemetery.
Fresh cut flowers are encouraged throughout the year. Natural flowers are permitted at any time, but will be removed when wilted. Artificial flowers may be placed from December until March only. Potted plants, baskets often placed at Easter, Mother’s Day and like occasions are permitted. The grounds people will remove plants and baskets if they become unsightly. These baskets and plants should be placed in close proximity to the monument, so they don’t interfere with the mowers and only 1-2 arrangements may be placed on any space at one time. On occasion our resident wildlife may eat your flowers. We cannot be responsible for this occurrence or possible theft. Non-floral, stand-alone decorations are not permitted (i.e. balloons, trinkets, statues, pinwheels, shepherd hooks, Christmas trees. holiday placards, streamers, birdfeeders, etc.) at any time. The Board of Trustees reserves the right through its personnel to remove any plant, vase, artificial or natural floral design, or any other object detrimental to the general maintenance of the cemetery.
Flowerbeds planted in front of monuments or between aboveground markers are encouraged. Flowerbeds may extend six to eight inches in front of the monument. Flowerbeds are not allowed on lots which are restricted to flat markers. Any plants placed on these lots will be removed by the cemetery. Annuals are recommended for use in flowerbeds instead of perennials. Flowerbeds must be kept neat and properly maintained.
Permission from the Cemetery Superintendent to plant trees or shrubs is required in sections where permitted. A charge of seventy-five dollars will be made for maintenance purposes.