Floral & Decoration Rules

We encourage you to honor your friends and family with flowers and decorations, but we do ask that you follow these floral and decoration rules. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact us. For your convenience, seasonal silk flowers may be purchased at our Customer Care Center.

Lot Modifications
Absolutely no lot modifications are permitted in Williamsburg Memorial Park. The only exception is our Private and Family Estate lots. Modifications to these areas are allowed, but only after you have received written permission.

Approved Decorations

The following decorations are permitted in all sections of our park. Please note that Williamsburg Memorial Park is not responsible for the security and/or care of any decorative items placed at a gravesite or for replacing items taken or damaged. Expensive items and family heirlooms should be avoided. When handling bronze vases, gloves are recommended, as spiders and other insects will often nest in the underground compartment. Deer frequent our cemetery year-round and will graze on fresh flowers, so please keep that in mind when making your decorative selections.

Item	Guidelines
Baskets	Only permitted during select holidays.
Flags	Must be contained within a bronze vase.
Flowers	Must be placed in a bronze vase. Silk flowers are recommended.
Plants	Only permitted during select holidays.
Wreaths	Only permitted during select holidays.

Restricted Decorations

The following decorations are NOT permitted in Williamsburg Memorial Park. Any restricted items will be removed immediately. We also reserve the right to remove any decorations we consider to be hazardous, offensive, or intrude on the personal rights of others. Please note that some items placed on bronze memorials can leave mineral deposits, which will erode the finish and void your warranty.

Item	Guidelines
Balloons	All balloons are prohibited.
Benches*	Items placed on benches is strictly prohibited.
Breakables	Including bottles, figurines, ornaments, snow globes, statues, and aquariums are NOT allowed.
Cardboard	Plain or gift wrapped boxes deteriorate quickly and create unsightly litter.
Ceramic	See Breakable Items.
Chimes*	Wind chimes are not permitted.
Coat Hangers	Or wire used to attach decorations to benches, markers, vases, trees, and landscaping is NOT allowed.
Earthware	Is not allowed.
Flag Stands*	Flag stands are not permitted.
Food	Food attracts unwanted insects and animals and the wrappers become litter.
Glass	Is not allowed.
Landscaping*	All landscaping, including the planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers, is strictly prohibited.
Markers*	Except for estate lots, no paving, pebbling, or grading is allowed around a marker. However, granite and synthetic foundations (bases) are available for purchase at our Customer Care Center.
Metal*	Metal objects can be become dangerous shrapnel when picked up by our landscaping equipment, therefore ALL metal objects are strictly prohibited.
Mulch*	Mulching around bronze memorials and on burial rights is prohibited.
Trees*	The planting of trees and items secured to park trees is strictly prohibited.
Plastic	Only unbreakable plastic items are allowed.
Porcelain	Is not allowed.
Stakes*	Anything that creates holes in the turf is strictly prohibited.
Wire	Wire stuck in the ground or used to attach decorations to gravesite markers, benches, vases, trees or landscaping is NOT allowed.

*These items may be permitted on Private and Family Estate lots, but ONLY after you receive written approval. To request a lot modification, please call 757.565.2006.

Insurance

Do you take insurance assignments?

Yes, we do take insurance assignments through a third party. But, due to privacy laws, all information will need to be verified through a third party before we can proceed. For more information, please contact your Family Service Counselor.

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Property Owners

Am I allowed to sell my property?

Yes. But as the property owner, you are responsible for advertising and setting the price. You may also give your space(s) to family members, donate them to a charitable organization, or give someone “permission to use” your space. Please contact one of our Family Service Counselors for more information.

How do I request maintenance?

Although we generally do a great job of maintaining our cemetery and the individual lots within it, we occasionally miss something because of the sheer size of the park. If you see something that needs to be addressed, simply fill out our Contact Form and select “Lot Maintenance,” or call our office at 757-565-2006. Be sure to include your lot number (if known) and contact information.