The City of Saskatoon would like to remind residents with friends and family interred at Woodlawn Cemetery of the guidelines regarding gravesite memorials. These guidelines were created to recognize the respectful and orderly environment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
· Only approved monuments or memorials are considered permanent items and are permitted to remain in the cemetery year-round. All other items placed on a gravesite, flowerbed, monument or concrete foundation are considered temporary and are to be removed and disposed of weekly.
· All types of flowers and other items are permitted on the gravesite the day of the burial and will be left for a period of seven calendar days. After this time period, the items will be removed and disposed of by the City.
· The City is unable to take responsibility for any damaged or missing items placed in the cemetery by the public.
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From May 1 to October 15:
· Families may establish a flowerbed at the gravesite (with the exception of Military burials in the “Field of Honour”) after receiving approval from the Cemetery Office. Annual flowers and some non-breakable items are allowed as long as they do not hang over the edge of the flowerbed or impede maintenance of adjacent gravesites. Some items not allowed within flowerbeds include shrubs, perennials, decorative fencing, rocks, stones, concrete, breakable or fragile items.
· Lawn edging for approved flowerbeds will be provided free of charge.
· The City assumes no responsibility for the appearance, maintenance, and fall cleanup of approved flowerbeds planted by the public. If flowerbeds are neglected, they will be removed.
For information on Woodlawn Cemetery and gravesite flowerbeds, please contact the Cemetery Administration Office at 975-3308.
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