City of San Marcos, TX

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Cemetery FAQs

1. Are glass vases allowed on my grave site?: No, glass vases are not allowed in the cemetery at all. Vases that are made of a compliant material and are attached to the base of the monument are allowed. Another option is an inverted vase that can be purchased from a local monument company, or a piece of PVC pipe that is flush with the ground to put artificial flowers in.

2. Are statues/figurines/memorabilia allowed on my grave site?: These items are allowed as long as the items are on the monument and are not in the way of mowing and/or weed eating. The items are allowed for a period of two weeks, and after that time or when they become a hazard to mowing they will be removed. If you want the items, please remove them before the two week period ends.

3. Solar Lights, Spinners, Swings, and Wind Chimes: These items are not allowed in the cemetery. No items are to be hung from trees.

4. What are the approved materials for monuments and benches?: These items must be made of granite, marble, or concrete. No wooden or metal monuments are allowed in the cemetery. If you want to use another material, you need to come to one of the Cemetery Commission Meeting. Contact Sandy at Parks and Recreation to be placed on the agenda. 512.393.8400

5. What are the Cemetery hours?: The cemetery is open from 8 am - 6 pm seven days a week 365 days a year. During Daylight Savings time the hours are from 8 am - 7 pm. Business hours are Monday-Friday 8-5pm.

6. When and where are the Cemetery Commission Meetings?: The meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:15 pm at 401 E Hopkins ST.

7. When are the Cemetery Cleanups?: There are two major cleanups, they are done in the Spring before Easter, and in the Fall before Veteran's Day. During these cleanings all unapproved items will be removed. The items will be held at the maintenance shop in the back of the cemetery for a time period of no longer that 30 days. During that time you can pick up your items during regular business hours. If you have unapproved items and do not want them picked up please remove them before the cleanup.