General Policies
- The responsibility and authority for interpreting and enforcing all rules and regulations rests with the Board of Selectmen and the Burial Agent.
- Anything, whether stated specifically or not, which, in the opinion of the management of the Hillcrest Cemetery, could pose a hazard to the crew or to the public, is a maintenance problem, or is contrary to community standards will be removed by cemetery staff without notice as cemetery scheduling permits.
- Enclosure plantings or flowerbeds are not allowed on top of grave spaces. Perennials or ground covers are prohibited.
- All plantings, urns, vases (non-glass), and seasonal decorations must not extend beyond 12” from a vertical marker. A “shepherd hook” is allowed but must be placed next to a vertical marker and hang out of the way of the mowers and crew. Only one shepherd hook is allowed per lot.
- Grave markers are allowed on individual graves but must be installed flush with the ground so that mowers may pass over them. Decorating them is prohibited.
- Lot owners or anyone are prohibited from placing on lots or graves any toys, cases, boxes, shells, cans, jugs, bottles, clothing, or any bric-brac of any description. Any decoration that is unsightly, deteriorated, or unattended will be removed and discarded without notice.
- Dogs and horses are prohibited from the cemetery.
- The Cemetery is not responsible for any theft or damage to grave stones, monuments, urns, benches, flowers or ornaments which may occur through accident, vandalism, weather or any other circumstances.