When honoring a loved one with a custom grave marker or memorial stone, paying tribute and brightening their resting place with flowers can provide a sense of comfort. Here’s some information on planting flowers and setting up permanent vases in a cemetery. 

Understanding Grave Markers & Adornment Rules

Do Cemeteries Allow You to Plant Flowers?

Cemeteries are peaceful, serene places that allow visitors to pay tribute to loved ones and reflect. Most cemeteries allow you to bring and plant flowers surrounding grave markers and headstones to beautify the plots.

The specific rules and regulations can vary from one cemetery to the next. Guidelines may detail the type and size of blooms you can plant. Some establishments require vases or pots as opposed to planting directly into the ground. Others recommend artificial florals. Consult the groundskeeper to ensure you abide by the community rules. 

What Flowers & Vases Are Best?

Once you have a full understanding of the grave site’s regulations, explore blooms that your loved one cherished. Brightly colored flowers that are happy, inviting, and easy to maintain are ideal, especially if there are days or weeks between visits. Sunflowers, orchids, and tulips are popular choices.

Lean toward perennial plants, including lavender, daylilies, or daisies, that bloom for multiple years. Herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or flowering chamomile also offer beauty and relaxing scents.

When planting in vases as opposed to directly into the ground, choose containers that are sturdy and tough to break if knocked over by landscaping equipment, visitors, or strong winds. Hard plastic and corrugated metal that can be staked into the ground are best.

If you need a custom grave marker to express the wonderful life of a loved one, Tri-County Memorials will help. This full-service memorial stone company in Waterford, CT, has served families with dedication and artistry since 1973. To discuss your needs, call (860) 443-8744. To view examples of their stunning designs, visit their website.