CLEAR LAKE — The Clear Lake Public Works Department will start picking up and disposing of winter decorations, wreaths and other items at the Clear Lake Cemetery between April 14th and the 18th. All decorations that you wish to salvage must be removed by Sunday April 13th.
Grave decorations placed after April 18th must include: fresh flowers, plants, artificial wreaths or flowers, and plant holders may be used for decorating graves but must be placed within the concrete foundation or on the monument or markers, except for Memorial Day.
For a period of 10 days before and after Memorial Day, those types of arrangements may be placed on graves, provided they are in containers other than glass or pottery and set close to the monument or marker.
Public Works personnel will be instructed to remove all items after that period. The cemetery shall not be held accountable or responsible for any items so placed. Deteriorated flowers and arrangements not meeting regulations will be removed for the year.
Anyone with questions can contact the Clear Lake Public Works Department at 641-357-6135.
