The cemeteries are open to both city residents and those who do not reside in the city limits. However city residents receive a reduced opening and closing fee since their tax dollars have helped maintain the cemeteries over the years. In September of 1997 a perpetual fund was established in order to alleviate some of the tax burden for future generations. One hundred dollars of each opening and closing fee on a full size grave and fifty dollars on an infant and mausoleum opening is deposited into the fund in which only the interest can be spent to fund operations of the cemetery. The restrictions have improved the appearance and safety of the cemetery grounds considerably.
Flowers are to be kept in shatter-proof containers.
No glass or ceramic containers may be used. Flowers should not be stuck in the ground. They must be in a container. Flowers may be placed on top of monuments using restraining devices. Flowers will be cleaned off of a new grave in approximately five to seven days from the date of burial.