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Etiquette when visiting Lakewood Cemetery
Lakewood is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit year round. It may feel like a park when you are visiting, but please remember that it is a sacred burial ground. We ask that you respect and follow our rules and regulations when visiting the cemetery.
Privacy and quiet
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Please respect the privacy of people who are attending funerals or visiting family memorials.
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Keep noise levels to a minimum.
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Loitering is not allowed.
Visiting graves
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Please visit during
visiting hours, unless previously arranged with Lakewood.
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Only fresh cut flowers and potted plants or wreaths may be placed at a grave, depending on the season. Please see our
decoration policy for more information.
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You may have to walk over other graves to visit a loved one’s grave. It is acceptable to do so, but please watch your step around gravestones, lawn vases, urns and sprinkler heads.
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Please do not allow children to play or climb on monuments.
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Picnicking and lying down on lawns or benches on the grounds are prohibited.
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Children under 16 years of age should be accompanied by an adult.
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Please wear appropriate attire when visiting the cemetery. Shirt and shoes are required.
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Pets are not allowed on the grounds or in the buildings, except for personal assistants.
Wildlife and plant life
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Please do not feed or disturb birds, deer or other wildlife. Fishing, hunting or trapping wildlife is strictly prohibited in the cemetery.
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It is unlawful to pick flowers or remove plants, shrubs or trees.
Driving, biking and parking in the cemetery
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Bicycle riding is not allowed in the cemetery for safety reasons. We provide racks near the front gates for you to lock your bicycle while visiting.
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Please drive your motor vehicle at a safe speed, not exceeding 20 miles per hour.
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You may park along roads in the cemetery. Please do not park in front of an open interment site, unless you are part of the funeral procession.
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Do not drive or park on the grass.
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Please turn down your radio so that the sound cannot be heard outside the vehicle.
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When parking on a hill or grade, turn your wheels safely into the curb, and be sure to set the parking brake.
Photography
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All photography is prohibited, except at funerals, weddings and other private services.
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No commercial or professional photography is allowed without the written consent of the Lakewood Cemetery Association.
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