Dickson Cemetery

• No graves may be opened without permission from the Cemetery Board

• Families may not have graves opened themselves

• Plots must be purchased through the Dickson Cemetery Association

• Concrete vault is required for full burial.  (Not required for cremation burial)

• No plants, shrubs, fencing, metal posts, curbs, borders, gravel, rock, charcoal, cans, bottles, clothing or glass objects allowed

• A tombstone (headstone) must be set to mark the grave within 1 year of burial

• Monuments and markers are the property of the plot owners.  Dickson Cemetery assumes no responsibility for the upkeep or any damage done to such monuments or markers.

• Dickson Cemetery reserves the right to remove any arrangement that is old or unsightly or interferes with mowing or maintenance.

• It is unlawful for any person, corporation, company, or other entity to destroy or carry away any cemetery marker or grave marker.

• Destruction or removal of a cemetery marker or grave marker is a Class C Felony

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Flower/Decoration Policy:

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Decorations will be removed as needed for mowing and cleanup.  Typically around 10 days after Memorial Day any decorations on the ground are removed for mowing and maintenance.  Arrangements on headstones or in monument vases will remain provided they do not interfere with maintenance.

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Dickson Cemetery reserves the right to remove any unsightly flowers or decor.