What type of items can be placed by the headstone

Phillip Meyer | Oct 25, 2019 | Category: Military cemetery

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - All questions

Address: 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA

adamthelumberjack | Oct 25, 2019

Fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time. Metal temporary flower containers are permitted. Artificial flowers may be placed on graves only during the period of Oct. 10 through April 15. Floral items will be removed from graves as soon as they become withered, faded, or unsightly. Plantings will not be permitted on graves at any time. Potted plants will be permitted on graves only during the period 10 days before and 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Christmas wreaths or blankets are permitted on graves during the Christmas season commencing Dec. 1 and will be removed after Jan. 20 each year. Grave floral blankets may not exceed two by three feet in size. Statues, vigil lights, glass objects of any nature and any other type of commemorative items are not permitted on graves at any time. Floral items and other types of decorations will not be secured to headstones or markers. Permanent flower containers are not authorized for placement in new national cemeteries.

Beth Sturgess | Oct 25, 2019

There is a list on the website. I personally have a vase that was installed in the ground. Flower arrangements can be placed, but be aware that the deer eat everything and flowers are left for a couple of days. I'm sorry for your loss but what a gorgeous eternal resting place ♥️

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