Etna Township Cemetery Cleanup Time
News Release
ETNA GREEN — It’s the time of year again that families are asked to help Etna East Cemetery clean up for the mowing season. A dumpster will be provided from Tuesday, March 28, to Saturday, April 8, in which people can dispose of old flowers, decorations and blankets from loved ones’ grave sites. Families are responsible for the removal of decorations, etc.
Any decorations and grave blankets remaining after April 8 that are not secured on the foundations or headstones will be removed and disposed of. Any faded or torn decorations will also be removed and disposed of regardless of location on the grave site.
If you have items you want to keep, remove them before April 8. New decorations may be placed after May 1. Perennial plantings, trees, shrubs and bushes should not be planted. All grave sites must adhere to cemetery rules, which are posted at the cemetery.
For safety and mowing maintenance, shepherd’s hooks, glass decorations or glass vases are not permitted. For the purpose of mowing, grave sites should be completely clear of anything that would hinder the ability of maintenance crews to mow and trim around the foundation. Anything put in the grass and not on the foundation will be disposed of.
Etna East Cemetery is owned and managed by the Etna Township trustee office using tax dollars for maintenance. The only source of income for the cemetery is from the purchase of burial spaces and from donations. Donations can be made out to Etna Township.
The Etna Township trustee’s office says it’s grateful to the friends and family members of those laid to rest in the cemetery for abiding by the cemetery rules, which allows maintenance personnel to care for the cemetery.
Volunteers also are welcome to help maintain the cemetery and keep it looking nice by picking up sticks and debris.