TOWN OF WARTRACE

HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY

Hollywood Cemetery was named after the wood of a Holly tree at the cemetery entrance.  The nine-acre cemetery opened in 1885.  It is managed by the Town of Wartrace.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Hours: 7AM till sundown

 

• Absolutely no excavating before contacting the Wartrace Town Hall at (931) 389-6144

• A grave liner is required for all burials

• Only one grave per plot allowed

• No mausoleums or other above ground burial containers are allowed

• No walls or fences may be constructed or installed without specific permission

• No corner stones or monuments are to be installed before coordinating with the Wartrace Town Hall

• Dirt from excavation is to be distributed to the specific areas indicated

• No one allowed in the cemetery after dark

• No overnight parking (violators will be prosecuted)

• No children allowed in cemetery unless accompanied by an adult

• Artificial flowers must be next to the monument during mowing season

• Discard old flowers and wreaths in cans

• Not responsible for flowers or wreaths

• No one allowed to plant flowers, shrubs or trees without permission

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CREMATION URNS

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• An interment form MUST be filled out and signed for each interment.

• The Town MUST mark the spot for interment.

• There is a fee for the burial of each urn in addition to the purchase price of the plot.

• A vault for the urn is not required but if desired, it can be obtained through your funeral home.

• An urn can be placed at the foot of a relative (mother, father, sister, brother, husband, wife or child) already buried. A monument is required for every plot/grave. The name, birth date and date of death for all parties buried must be reflected on a monument. this can be added to an existing stone for the relative or a new, flat stone purchased.

• Only four urns/ashes may be placed in a plot. The name, birth date and date of death for all parties buried must be reflected on a monument. This can be on one headstone or four individual headstones. The Town can provide names of monument companies for your reference.

• A head stone reflecting the name, birth date and date of death for all parties buried must be placed on the grave.  The Town can provide names of monument companies for your reference.

• Proof of purchase of a headstone and/or lettering must be confirmed before burial.

• Urns must be buried two feet deep. The Town can provide names of grave services to dig the grave.