Established 1838

Rules & Regulations

• The cemetery is under VIDEO SURVEILLANCE at all times.
• Cemetery hours are DAWN TO DUSK. Anyone found to be in the cemetery except during these hours will be subject to prosecution.
• During the winter months the cemetery will be CLOSED to vehicles, but a pathway will be maintained for pedestrian traffic after all sidewalks are cleared of snow.
• All dogs MUST be on leash and all pet waste MUST be cleaned up and disposed of properly.
• Drinking alcohol, drug use, recreational vehicle usage, hunting, fishing, trapping or sports play is strictly prohibited.
• Loitering, soliciting or vagrancy is NOT PERMITTED.
• Firearms other than for military honors are NOT PERMITTED at any time.
• Vehicles are prohibited from leaving the designated roadways, but should be pulled to the side to let other vehicles pass by.
• Any excavation without permission of the village is strictly prohibited.
• No person or persons shall bury anything in the cemetery. All burials of any type are to be performed by village personnel only. NO EXCEPTIONS
• Plantings other than flowers, small bushes, etc. are prohibited and will be removed upon discovery.
• All monument foundations are to be constructed by village personnel and monuments are to be set by a professional monument company. NO EXCEPTIONS
• Maximum width of a monument on a single grave is 36 inches
• The village reserves the right to remove dead flowers, faded artificial flowers/decorations and overgrown plantings that impede the maintenance operation.
• Reasonable efforts are made to protect approved memorials, flowers, etc. but the village disclaims responsibility for any damage or injury thereto.
• Rubbish collected from the lots must be removed to places of deposit. Trashcans are provided for that purpose. No household or vehicle trash please.
• The village may expel from the cemetery, or cause to be arrested, any person or persons that are in violation of the posted cemetery rules & regulations.
• Persons are reminded that these grounds are sacredly devoted to the burial of the deceased and quiet reflection for the living. We kindly ask that you respect the rules.
• The village reserves the right to amend, modify, or suspend any existing rules or regulations or to adopt new rules and regulations as the need arises.
• Any questions or concerns please contact the Village of Mexico office (315) 963-7564