We are asking Greenlawn Cemetery to stop changing decoration rules and to stop taking decorations off gravesites. Families and visitors place flowers, ornaments, and other decorations as a simple way to remember and honor their loved ones. When those items are removed, it causes hurt, confusion, and mistrust in a place that should offer peace and respect.
Greenlawn Cemetery should keep its rules clear, stable, and fair. If decoration guidelines are needed, they should be made public, easy to understand, and applied consistently. People should not have to worry that what they place with care will be taken away without warning or a clear reason. A cemetery is not just grounds and headstones. It is a sacred place where people come to grieve, reflect, and stay connected to those they have lost.
We want Greenlawn Cemetery to stop making sudden changes to its decoration rules and to respect the wishes of families who are trying to honor their loved ones in a personal and meaningful way. We urge the cemetery to work with the community, communicate any future rule changes clearly, and protect the dignity of every gravesite. The undersigned stand together in asking for consistency, respect, and compassion at Greenlawn Cemetery.
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My whole family is in there. I spend to much money on idems to decorate for someone to take them...they may not be here but they are not forgotten
I have a daughter and my dad buried there and their things have been removed several times
There was little to no warning that this was an issue. The caretakers/management need to discuss it with those who have loved ones there. If they going enforce this rule then they need to enforce all of their decorations rule.
Please don't touch my daughter's grave.
I decorate my loved ones graves and I do not appreciate anyone touching anything on them
When family puts decorations on their families grave it shows a sign that they have been there to visit their loved ones grave & paying their respects of their lost loved one. STOP MESSING WITH people’s graves. And upsetting the deceased loved ones. When they go to the grave and things are missing. This is very disrespectful
Because I have family there. I put things out on holidays and seasonal.
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We are asking Greenlawn Cemetery to stop changing decoration rules and to stop taking decorations off gravesites. Families and visitors place flowers, ornaments, and other decorations as a simple way to remember and honor their loved ones. When those items are removed, it causes hurt, confusion, and mistrust in a place that should offer peace and respect.
Greenlawn Cemetery should keep its rules clear, stable, and fair. If decoration guidelines are needed, they should be made public, easy to understand, and applied consistently. People should not have to worry that what they place with care will be taken away without warning or a clear reason. A cemetery is not just grounds and headstones. It is a sacred place where people come to grieve, reflect, and stay connected to those they have lost.
We want Greenlawn Cemetery to stop making sudden changes to its decoration rules and to respect the wishes of families who are trying to honor their loved ones in a personal and meaningful way. We urge the cemetery to work with the community, communicate any future rule changes clearly, and protect the dignity of every gravesite. The undersigned stand together in asking for consistency, respect, and compassion at Greenlawn Cemetery.
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This is our only way still being able to feel close to our loved ones when we’re able to decorate and show them that we still love and care for them no matter how far away they are the families have paid for this spot and we should be able to put whatever we would like in our area
My whole family is in there. I spend to much money on idems to decorate for someone to take them...they may not be here but they are not forgotten
I have a daughter and my dad buried there and their things have been removed several times
There was little to no warning that this was an issue. The caretakers/management need to discuss it with those who have loved ones there. If they going enforce this rule then they need to enforce all of their decorations rule.
Please don't touch my daughter's grave.
I decorate my loved ones graves and I do not appreciate anyone touching anything on them
When family puts decorations on their families grave it shows a sign that they have been there to visit their loved ones grave & paying their respects of their lost loved one. STOP MESSING WITH people’s graves. And upsetting the deceased loved ones. When they go to the grave and things are missing. This is very disrespectful
Because I have family there. I put things out on holidays and seasonal.
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This is our only way still being able to feel close to our loved ones when we’re able to decorate and show them that we still love and care for them no matter how far away they are the families have paid for this spot and we should be able to put whatever we would like in our area