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Alabama Historical Commission
Cemetery Etiquette*

1.

Cemeteries are collections of privately-owned outdoor sculpture. Please stay in the designated walkways, off cemetery lots and do not touch any memorial or artifacts.

2.

Appreciate the memorials as they are. Do not add to, take away from, or modify a memorial in any way, even if you have exceptionally good taste. If itís not yours, donít touch it.

3.

Show respect for the dead and for their surviving families and loved ones. Do not intrude on funeral or memorial services. Do not bring alcohol, firearms, or entertainment items into cemeteries. Always be considerate of others.

4.

Well-behaved children under the direct supervision of responsible adults are welcome. Teach your children to respect cemeteries. Running, playing, and noisy activities are not appropriate in cemeteries.

5.

Keep your pets under your control on a leash away from cemetery memorials and artifacts. Clean up after your pets.

6.

Enjoy the natural peace and serenity of the cemetery. Do not litter (this includes cigarette butts) and do not interfere with the plants and wildlife that inhabit the site.

7.

Keep your vehicle on designated roadways or in parking areas. Idling vehicle engines can be harmful to historic structures. Please do not block cemetery roadways.

Contact Lee Anne Wofford, Cemetery Program Coordinator for more information. (334) 230-2659 or lawofford@preserveala.org

*Provided by the City of Savannah, GA Department of Cemeteries (June 2002)