Rules and Regulations

In order to provide a more uniform and uncluttered appearance, and to provide for better and efficient maintenance practices, the following rules and regulations are in effect:

  • No planting of any kind.
  • 1-10" flower pots permitted between April 1st to October 31st (No Artificial Flowers of Any Kind).   
  • Single shephard's hooks permittted (1) per lot.
  • (2) Solar lights permitted per lot.
  • Artificial Flowers & Wreaths permitted November 1st to March 31st. 
  • 6" border of natural bark permitted on a lot.  All other materials such as stones, rubber or other unnatrual contraband are subject to immediate removal.
  • Statues, plaques toys and /or other trinkets not permitted at any time (See *Examples Below).
  • No decorations or lights in or around any trees or shrubs.
  • No parking on the grass.
  • Flag holders for veterans are available at the Erie County Department of Veteran Affairs (814) 451-6265 or through your funeral director.
  • Dogs must be leashed and picked up after at all times.
  • EDC is not responsible for theft, loss or damage to any item placed at grave sites or inside mausoleums.
  • EDC reserves the right to remove any item at at any time.
*Examples of items NOT allowed but not limited to: Glass, Toys, Trinkets, Balloons, Statues, Figurines, Pinwheels, Wind Chimes, Stepping Stones, Alcholic Containers of any kind & Extra Solar Lights.
*For a period of time, removed items can be picked up at the respective cemetery maintenance buildings.
Any inquiries regarding Rules and Regulations and be e-mailed to eriediocesancemeteries@gmail.com or by phone (814) 838-7724.