Sign of Rules and Regulations

In 1999, Mrs. Hilda Stephens, a cemetery director and her sister Marietta Freeland, contracted Brian Treggett to restore the old sign. The sign was rebuilt with a pine frame and installed behind a plexiglass window to protect the lettering.

Here are the rules and regulations:

• The gates will be closed at sunset.

• No vehicle admitted without a ticket.

• No vehicle is to be driven in the Cemetery at a pace faster than a walk

• No person admitted on horseback

• No horse to be left on the grounds unfastened, posts provided

• No horse to be taken off the avenues or paths

• No refreshments or parties carrying snacks admitted within the grounds

• Walking sticks and flowers must be left at the Lodge on entering

• No large assemblies of visitors are accepted except in the case of funerals.

• No children admitted except accompanied by a guardian.

• No smoking is permitted, and no dogs allowed on the grounds.

• No carriages are admitted on Sunday.

• No person is permitted to pull flowers, or break any trees,  or plants, or to write upon or deface any monument, railing, or other erection.

• No persons except Stock and Lot holders and relatives of those interred in the grounds, will be admitted on Sundays and not during Divine Service.

• The Superintendent may require the names of all persons visiting the grounds.

• Visitors are requested to enter their names in the register at the Lodge.

• No money to be given as a reward for services or attention to any person in the employ of the Cemetery

• The Superintendent and all persons acting under him have full authority and are required to carry all regulations into effect.

• Trespassers are liable to fine and imprisonment.