What type of plantings, flowers and decorations are permitted and when are they removed?

You may place decorations next to monuments, stones or markers that must be in a small container or basket. Owners shall remove floral arrangements together with their containers when the arrangements become withered or if plastic when they become faded or damaged. The Cemetery employees may remove and discard withered or faded items.

Trees or shrubs of any description may not be planted on any lot, grave or property in any Town of Hampton cemetery. Annual flowers may be planted in such a way that will not interfere with the property maintenance of the gravesite including mowing or trimming of grass. 

Glass of any kind is not allowed. Items of glass will be removed and discarded by Cemetery Personnel upon discovery.

Benches are not allowed.

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1. Do I need to be a resident to purchase a plot?
2. How do I purchase a cemetery plot?
3. What is the cost to purchase a plot?
4. Can I pre-buy lots as part of pre-planning for my funeral? Can I install a headstone in advance?
5. How do I arrange for a burial?
6. What type of monument may I purchase to have set on my grave?
7. What type of plantings, flowers and decorations are permitted and when are they removed?
8. How do I find the location of someone buried in the cemeteries?
9. When is the High Street Cemetery open?
10. I own a lot, but I've decided to be buried somewhere else. Can I sell my lot?
11. Can I bring my dog to the cemetery for some exercise or to visit?