Decorations

Decorations

Chapel Hill sells quality seasonal decorations for placement at a loved one’s grave. Decorations can be ordered directly through our office. For your convenience, tax and placement of the decoration are always included in the selling price. The proceeds from every decoration sold through Chapel Hill help support our never-ending maintenance efforts.

Fall Decorations

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A – $25

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B – $33

C – $24

D – $31

All prices include tax and placement.

Order decorations by mail, by phone, by fax or in person. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Phone: 815-235-2167; Fax 815-235-9680. 2514 IL Route 26 South, Freeport, IL 61032.

We also have a semi-annual newsletter that lists all available decorations with prices – along with other pertinent information about the cemetery. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please call or go to the “Contact Us” page and email us your name and address.

REGULATIONS FOR PLACEMENT OF DECORATIONS

It is important for everyone to know that we encourage the use of decorations at Chapel Hill. Families and friends are always welcome to honor a loved one with a floral remembrance on any given day of the year.

However, to help us maintain an image of dignity and respect at all times, it is necessary for us to have and enforce a set of decoration regulations. These regulations govern the placement of certain types of decorations during appropriate seasons in accordance with our maintenance schedules.

ANNUAL SCHEDULE

March 18^th to June 25^th: Fresh cut or artificial flowers are permitted in the memorial vase. Please no items in the grass. See Holiday Exceptions below.

June 26^th: Clean up. All decorations are removed except for live cut flowers in the vase.

June 26^th to September 30^th: Only fresh cut flowers are permitted in the memorial vase. We ask that no artificial decorations or potted plants be used during this time….our busiest maintenance season of the year. See Holiday Exceptions below.

October 1^st to March 14^th: Fresh cut or artificial flowers in the memorial vase. Please no wreaths until November 1st.

November 1^st to March 14^th: Winter wreaths on a stand are permitted.

March 15^th to March 17^th: Cleanup. All decorations are removed. Please wait to place new decorations until cleanup is complete. Weather conditions often dictate completion.

Holiday Exceptions: Live potted plants and other holiday related items are permitted 3 days before and 3 days after a holiday.

Decorations not within the permitted dates and types listed above will be removed.

Other important notes:

Do not place potted plants or containers of any kind on the bronze memorial surface
Shepherd hooks are not allowed at any time
Wilted or unsightly decorations will be removed by our staff every Friday
Please do not use soil, sand or wires to secure decorations in the memorial vase – florist’s foam is the best alternative for this purpose
We recommend not placing expensive decorations or items of sentimental value at a grave. Unfortunately, theft does occur. We are not responsible for loss of decorations
Any decorations you want to use another season should be picked up prior to the cleanup dates and replaced at the appropriate time

Thank you for your cooperation! By following these regulations, you are helping us in our endeavor to keep Chapel Hill looking its very best.