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Cemetery Etiquette

Cemetery Etiquette

A visit to the cemetery is a moment of respect, reflection, and remembrance. To ensure that everyone can appreciate a serene and respectful environment, here are some etiquette guidelines to keep in mind:

Abide by the Rules

Abide by the Rules

  • Many cemeteries provide guidelines near the entrance or throughout the grounds. Always observe these rules, including any specific floral regulations.
  • Ensure you adhere to the cemetery's operational hours.
Honor Each Grave

Honor Each Grave

  • Refrain from touching monuments or headstones. Not only is this act respectful, but it also prevents potential damage, particularly to older memorials.
  • Do not remove any items, such as flowers or tributes, placed by families on gravestones.
Be Mindful of Ongoing Services

Be Mindful of Ongoing Services

If you come across a funeral or memorial service, stay out of the way of processions and maintain a respectful distance, allowing families their privacy.

Maintain Decorum

Maintain Decorum

  • Speak in subdued tones and ensure your mobile phone is either muted or switched off.
  • Be considerate of other visitors and mourners.
Supervise Young Visitors

Supervise Young Visitors

Children are welcome but should be monitored closely. Ensure they do not run, shout, or climb on graves and memorials.

Keep the Grounds Clean

Keep the Grounds Clean

Always dispose of trash appropriately. If there isn’t a trash receptacle nearby, please take your waste with you when you depart.

Should you have any queries or require further clarity on cemetery conduct, our dedicated staff is here to assist you.

Hillcrest Memory Gardens
Phone: (405) 771-3711
12813 N.E. 50th St., Spencer, OK 73084

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
Phone: (405) 771-3711
10701 E. Wilshire Blvd., Spencer, OK 73084

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