Veteran’s Legacy Project
March 1, 2024Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum Becomes First Cemetery in the U.S. to Receive Prestigious ‘Certified Audubon Classic Sanctuary’ Status
March 8, 2024LAND PLOT GUIDELINES
· Palm Devices may be placed in vases beginning MARCH 17, 2024 which is one week prior to Palm Sunday.
· Palm Devices will be removed APRIL 1, 2024 which is the Monday following Easter.
· Living Potted Plants may be placed on plots beginning MARCH 24, 2024 which is one week prior to Easter Sunday.
· Potted Plants will be removed APRIL 8, 2024 which is the Monday, 8 Days after Easter Sunday.
MAUSOLEUM GUIDELINES
· Palm Devices may be placed beginning MARCH 17, 2024 which is one week prior to Palm Sunday.
· Palm Devices will be removed APRIL 1, 2024 which is the Monday following Easter.
· Living Potted Plants may not be used within the mausoleum greenery beds. As an alternative, Easter bouquets can be placed in plastic cone vases.
ORTHODOX EASTER GUIDELINES
To accommodate families that celebrate Orthodox Easter (Sunday, MAY 5, 2024), this year we are allowing these families to place their Palm Devices according to the following guidelines:
· Palm Devices may be placed beginning Sunday, April 21, 2024, which is TWO WEEKS prior to the Orthodox Easter.
· An Orange Ribbon must be placed at the stem of the cross to identify they are placed for the Orthodox Easter. If you do not have an orange ribbon, you may obtain one from Pinelawn at the Reception Office.
Palm Devices will be removed MAY 6, 2024, which is the Monday after the Orthodox Easter
Those who would like peace of mind knowing their loved one’s memorial is adorned with beautiful, fresh flowers or a living potted plant for Easter, can visit www.pinelawn.com/shop and Pinelawn will place these decorations for you. Please note that Pinelawn needs 48 hrs. notice to place decorations.
If you have any questions about the above decoration guidelines, please feel free to call us at 631.249.6100.