Flower delivery to Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois

Flower rules at Camp Butler National Cemetery

• Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year.
• They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing.
• Artificial flowers will be permitted on graves during periods when their presence will not interfere with grounds maintenance.
• As a rule, artificial flowers are permitted on graves during the period of October 10 through April 15, and ten days before and after Memorial Day.
• Christmas wreaths, grave pillows and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from December 1 through January 20.
• As a courtesy, personal items, removed prohibited items, and artificial floral arrangements that are in good condition will be stored in an inconspicuous holding area for a period of not less than 30 days.
• Personal items removed from gravesites which are not retrieved during the 30-day holding period may be disposed of consistent with the rules governing the disposal of Federal property.

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.