“The upcoming Easter and Memorial Day holidays allow opportunities to decorate the graves of military veterans who are honored in the National Cemetery,” remarked superintendent Brad Bennett, “we hope that families take advantage of this time to remember the men and women who have sacrificed so much in defense of our liberties.”
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ANDERSONVILLE, GA --
As the reappearance of leaves on the trees outside denotes the arrival of warmer weather, the National Park Service would like to remind the public of the following seasonal changes to the floral decoration policy in Andersonville National Cemetery.
-Fresh-cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time.
-During warmer months, from April 15 to October 10, artificial flowers and wreaths are not permitted.
-During the periods ten days before and ten days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day, potted plants and wreaths are permitted. After these times seasonal decorations will be removed and discarded.
-Plantings, statues, vigil lights, or other decorations are not permitted at any time.
-All flowers will be removed when they become faded or unsightly, at the discretion of cemetery staff.
“The upcoming Easter and Memorial Day holidays allow opportunities to decorate the graves of military veterans who are honored in the National Cemetery,” remarked superintendent Brad Bennett, “we hope that families take advantage of this time to remember the men and women who have sacrificed so much in defense of our liberties.”