Policies & Flower Removal Schedule

POLICIES

Always Allowed

  • Fresh flowers in an approved vase

Allowed November 15th through March 15th

  • Wreaths
  • Artificial Flowers

Holidays

  • Potted plants and small decorations (no glass) allowed.
  • Items from the “never allowed” list below are not allowed on holidays.
  • The only holidays under this exception are Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, & Father’s Day.
  • Small American flags are acceptable on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, and July 4th. 
  • Holiday decorations are allowed from 7 days before the holiday to 3 days after the holiday. Beginning 3 days after the holiday decorations may be removed at any time by RHMP staff. 

Never Allowed

  • Anything that is not stated above. Including…
    • Balloons
    • Glass
    • Lights
    • Windchimes
    • Pinwheels
    • Flags
    • Anything and everything else that is not expressly allowed above.

Exceptions

  • Exceptions to these rules may be granted by the management of RHMP at any time and for any reason. Any exception shall not be construed to replace any of these rules and regulations, may not be a permenant exception, and may be revoked at any time for any reason.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There are several ways to locate a grave within Ridge Hill Memorial Park. The easiest way is to visit our website, www.ridgehillmp.org, and click on the “Burial Search” tab. From there, search for the person’s name, click on “get directions”, and you’ll receive GPS guidance right on your smartphone. You may also visit the office for a printed map, and our staff is always happy to lead you to the grave location personally.

We invite you to click on the “Policies & Flower Removal Schedule” tab of our website. There you will find a full list of approved and prohibited decorations, and the dates that they are allowed. Fresh flowers in an approved vase are always allowed.

Ridge Hill Memorial Park offers a wide variety of interment options. These include traditional burial, cremation burial, standard and glass front cremation niches, private estate mausoleums, and cremation scattering. Contact our office to learn more.

Ridge Hill Memorial Park is proud to offer the finest memorial markers from the most trusted manufacturers. All of our markers are fully customizable to suit the individual’s wants and needs. By purchasing directly from the cemetery, you will save money by cutting out the middleman, your investment will help to maintain the cemetery grounds, and the records of your purchase will be kept securely on-site. All of our markers include a forever warranty.

If you ever need anything done, from pulling a weed to cleaning a memorial marker, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 440-233-5113. We will enter a work order and take care of the issue at no charge to you.

Each grave space is unique, and the settling process following a burial may take a year or more in some cases. During this time, our trained staff will add soil to level the grave as needed and plant grass at the appropriate time.

Once a memorial marker is received from the manufacturer, it will be installed as soon as the weather permits. Since we cannot install memorial markers when the ground is frozen or wet, there may be a delay from time to time. We will make every effort to install memorial markers as soon as possible.

You’re always welcome to request a work order at our office for a memorial marker to be cleaned. If you prefer to do it yourself, we recommend a solution of water and a bit of blue Dawn dish soap applied with a soft cloth. Just a water rinse afterwards should be all you need. Please avoid using anything abrasive as it could remove the finish and/or scratch the marker.

We recommend that you remove your flower vase over the winter and place it back in the spring. If you choose not to remove your flower vase, please ensure that it is inverted and empty when not in use. Any trapped water that freezes over the winter may damage the flower vase.