They will also be permitted on graves 10 days before and 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Perma-vases are not permitted nor are they sold at Camp Nelson.Īrtificial flowers and/or potted plants, in unbreakable containers only (cardboard, plastic, metal), are permitted on gravesites from October 10 until April 15. Cemetery provided floral containers are the only floral containers allowed in the cemetery.
Temporary metal containers, provided by the cemetery, are available at various sites on cemetery grounds. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time.
Camp Nelson National Cemetery is not responsible for any items left at gravesites.įloral arrangements (up to six) accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed gravesite by cemetery staff.
