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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Reached 100 supporters
August 19, 2026
Greenlawn decorations
August 18, 2026
I want to thank everyone for supporting not just me but other families this effects. The response is going good. The next step is for me to find out how to get it on the agenda for or who to approach to get heard by counsel with signatures and ideas 💡
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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.
I have eleven loved ones at green lawn. I set out flowers three different times.I now have purchased total of 33 vases that are over $5 a piece plus the flowers I make the bouquets. I always pick up my vases and flowers and reuse them. . this year, that's not the case. 3 times now they have been missing. I was told I could go look in the dumpster, or in trash pile, and see if I could find them. A sign read all flowers to be removed before Aug.1 i was there July 23rd. They all were gone!
My dad is any army veteran and I have a baby from am infant loss that is in this cemetery. It hurts that I to worry about what I place on them.
My family is buried here and we decorate grave at different times
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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.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
August 19, 2026
Greenlawn decorations
August 18, 2026
I want to thank everyone for supporting not just me but other families this effects. The response is going good. The next step is for me to find out how to get it on the agenda for or who to approach to get heard by counsel with signatures and ideas 💡
43 Comments
I have family at this cemetery. Also this has always been a cemetery where people can decorate without the rules of corporate places and I would love for that to stay that way
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.
I have eleven loved ones at green lawn. I set out flowers three different times.I now have purchased total of 33 vases that are over $5 a piece plus the flowers I make the bouquets. I always pick up my vases and flowers and reuse them. . this year, that's not the case. 3 times now they have been missing. I was told I could go look in the dumpster, or in trash pile, and see if I could find them. A sign read all flowers to be removed before Aug.1 i was there July 23rd. They all were gone!
My dad is any army veteran and I have a baby from am infant loss that is in this cemetery. It hurts that I to worry about what I place on them.
My family is buried here and we decorate grave at different times
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I have family at this cemetery. Also this has always been a cemetery where people can decorate without the rules of corporate places and I would love for that to stay that way