National Cemetery Flower Rules

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    Burial Flowers

    • According to National Cemetery Florist, a company that handles national cemetery floral arrangements exclusively, any flowers that accompany a casket to the burial site remain at the graveside until the flowers die or become unsightly.

    Fresh Flowers

    • Fresh flowers can be placed at a national cemetery at any time of the year.

    Artificial Flowers

    • Each national cemetery has individual rules regarding the placement of artificial flowers. They are allowed within certain time periods that vary by cemetery.

    Christmas

    • Holiday arrangements are permitted at national cemeteries between Dec. 10 and Jan. 10, but cannot be attached directly to a marker or gravestone.

    Prohibited Items

    • The Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits anything offensive or disrespectful from being placed at a grave site. Statues, candles, breakable items and permanent plantings are also not allowed.

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