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1200 S. Ensley St (Federal Rd), Howard City, MI 49329
Cemetery - located on W. Almy Rd.
Sexton - Randy Heckman - (231) 629-1972
Cemetery Rules
All foundations and permanent construction work must be constructed by the Cemetery Sexton
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No grading, leveling, or excavating upon burial space shall be allowed without the permission of the Cemetery Sexton or the Township Clerk
No shrubs, trees or vegetation of any type shall be planted without the approval of the Sexton or the Township Clerk
Any of the foregoing items planted without such approval may be removed by the Township or the Cemetery Sexton
Surfaces other than earth or sod are prohibited
Sprinkling of water is limited to one hour
The use of any glass containers is prohibited
Mounds which hinder the free use of a lawn mower or other gardening apparatus are prohibited
The Township Board reserves the right to remove or trim any tree, plant or shrub located within the cemetery in the interest of maintaining proper appearance and the use of the cemetery
The Cemetery Sexton shall have the right and authority to remove and dispose of any and all growth, emblems, displays or containers therefore that through decay, deterioration, damage or otherwise become unsightly, a source of litter or a maintenance problem
All refuse of any kind or nature including, among others, dried flowers, wreaths, papers, and flower containers must be removed or deposited in containers located within the cemetery
Flowers not removed by April 15 will be removed by cemetery personnel
No Littering or Loitering.
Compliance with Cemetery Ordinance 2021-1
Cemetery Ordinance 2021-1
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Cemetery Ordinance Link
Cemetery Fees Effective 7/14/2025
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