The St. Peter Catholic Community is responsible for the historic St. Peter's Cemetery.
Our goal is to maintain St. Peter's Cemetery as best as possible. To do this effectively and efficiently, we propose the following Cemetery Policy.
Please note: this policy was prepared by the Parish Council of St. Peter's Catholic Church. It is here for review and consideration by the people of the parish of St. Peter's. If you have thoughts or concerns, please feel free to share them. You can contact Msgr. Chad Gion at 854-3473 or Harold Molash at 854-7654.
St. Peter's Cemetery Maintenance Policy (DRAFT)
The Maintenance Director services the three Catholic Indian Mission parishes: St. Peter, St. James, St. Elizabeth, and cemeteries in the parishes of St. Philomena, Selfridge and Sacred Heart, Solen. The Maintenance Director is assigned to mow grass, spray weeds, and plant and prune trees and shrubs.
*Many family graves sites are cared for by family members. This is encouraged whenever possible.
Floral & Commemorative Items:
Fresh Cut Flowers: Fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time. Only temporary flower containers are permitted. Floral items will be removed from graves when they become unsightly.
Artificial Flowers: Artificials may be place on graves one (1) week before Memorial Day. They will be removed from gravesites on or around August 31st.
Permanent Plantings: Permanent plantings are not permitted. Potted plants may be placed at a gravesite one (1) week prior to Memorial Day, to be removed on or around August 31.
Commemorative Items: Statues, vigil/solar-powered lights, glass objects of any kind, fencing, rock, brick, wood, etc. are not permitted.
Removal of Items:
Decorative items placed on graves will be removed on or around August 31st. Items may be removed earlier if they impede efficient care for the cemetery.
Traditional Practices:
The traditional practices of placing items on graves for Veteran's Day or other special days of commemoration is encouraged