Flower delivery to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Flower rules at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

• Fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves and in the gravel, areas surrounding the columbarium and memorial walls at any time and will be removed once they become unsightly.
• In addition, all items placed on gravesites can be removed to accommodate grounds maintenance to include removal of artificial flowers.
• Floral pickup is conducted every Wednesday of each month along with daily pick up of faded or unsightly arrangements and other items.
• Artificial flowers and potted plants are permitted on graves and in the gravel, areas surrounding the columbarium and memorial walls five days before and five days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day.
• Seasonal holiday adornments such as wreaths, poinsettias, and small grave blankets may be placed on graves beginning the third Saturday in December through the second Saturday of January.
• Permanent plantings will not be permitted on graves and in the gravel areas surrounding the columbarium and memorial walls at any time.
• To maintain the dignity of the cemetery, items such as candles, statues, glass of any kind, vigil lights, shepherd's hooks, wind chimes, pinwheels, balloons, memorabilia, or any item exceeding 24 inches in height are not permitted on graves and in the gravel areas surrounding the columbarium, or memorial walls, at any time.
• Headstones and niche covers are federal property, altering or marking by paint, marker, lipstick, or any other means is prohibited.

From the cemetery's posted Floral and Grounds Policy (Department of Veterans Affairs). BloomBridge arrangements are silk, which these rules count as artificial flowers, so pick a delivery date inside the cemetery's window. Your Runner follows the posted rules.