Flower delivery to Willamette National Cemetery

Flower rules at Willamette National Cemetery

• Fresh flowers may be placed on gravesites at any time.
• Artificial flowers may be placed on gravesites from November 1 to March 1.
• They may also be placed five calendar days before and after Memorial Day.
• Wreaths and grave blankets (no larger than 2 ft. by 3 ft. in size) are authorized from December 1 to January 20.
• To preserve the appearance of the national cemetery and ensure the safety for visitors and staff, in accordance with National Cemetery Administration policy, the following items are prohibited and will be removed immediately: Non-government provided vases such as glass vases/containers, pots, planters, and in-ground plantings.
• During the mowing season flowers and other items are removed from burial sections on a rotating basis.
• Visitors are encouraged to place fresh flowers well in advance of the pick-up days noted below.
• Families wishing to preserve artificial arrangements during the mowing season are asked to remove them prior to the scheduled mowing day.

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.