Flower Removal Schedule
Cherokee Memorial Park regularly removes flowers from Gravesites on Wednesday's in areas South of West Drive and on Thursday's in areas North of West Drive. For holidays, removal days may or may not be extended. Special Holiday removal dates are posted at each gate and on roadways throughout the park This date is for the removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff. If you want to retrieve your flowers, you should do so BEFORE the removal date. Flower Removal begins at 7:00 a.m. on the date of removal. Please refrain from placing flowers at a gravesite until 5:00 p.m. on the date of removal in order for the groundskeepers to fully complete their duties.
Any holiday and/or regular decorations left at the graveside during removal times or on specified removal dates will be disposed of by park personnel.
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Valentines Day - February 14th
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, February 4th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE February 14 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, February 18th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER February 14 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, February 5th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE February 14 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, February 19th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER February 14 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Ash Wednesday - February 25
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, February 18th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE February 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, March 4th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER February 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, February 19th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE February 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, March 5th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER February 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Easter - April 12
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, April 8th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE April 12 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, April 15th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER April 12 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, April 9th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE April 12 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, April 16th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER April 12 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Mother's Day - May 10th
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, May 6th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE May 10 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, May 13th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER May 10 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, May 7th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE May 10 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, May 14th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER May 10 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Memorial Day - May 25
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, May 20th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE May 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, May 28th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER May 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive
Please note - Pickup up day is on THURSDAY, not the regularly scheduled Wednesday.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, May 21st - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE May 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, May 28th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER May 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Any flag that resembles the small flags that Cherokee Memorial Park places on each veteran's site for Memorial Day will be removed when the individual flags are picked up on Memorial Day, May 25, starting at 4:00 p.m.
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Father's Day- June 21
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, June 17th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE June 21 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, June 24th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER June 21 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, June 18th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE June 21 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, June 25th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER June 21 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Independence Day - July 4
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, July 1st - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE July 4 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, July 8th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER July 4 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, July 2nd - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE July 4 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, July 9th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER July 4 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Grandparent's Day - September 13
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, September 9th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE September 13 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, September 16th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER September 13 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, September 10th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE September 13 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, September 17th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER september 13 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Halloween - October 31
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, October 21st - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE October 31 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, November 4th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER October 31 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, October 22nd - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE October 31 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, November 5th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER October 31 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Veteran's Day - November 11
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, November 4th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE November 11 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, November 18th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER November 11 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, November 5th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE November 11 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, November 19th - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER November 11 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Thanksgiving - November 26
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, November 18th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE November 26 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, December 2nd - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER November 26 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, November 19th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE November 26 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, December 3rd - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER November 26 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Christmas, December 25 - New Year's, January 1, 2010
Gardens South of West Drive
Wednesday, December 16th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE December 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER December 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Gardens North of West Drive
Thursday, December 17th - The last removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff BEFORE December 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
Thursday, January 7th, 2010 - The next removal of flowers by Cherokee Memorial Park staff AFTER December 25 in all gardens SOUTH of West Drive.
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Gardens - South of West Drive
Garden of the Gospels, Garden of Trees, Serenity Lawn Crypts, Twin Oaks, Preious Memories, West Lawn, Old Park, Together Forever, Babyland, Japanese Garden, Garden of Prayer, Garden of the Good Shepherd, Garden of the Last Supper, Garden of Memories, Lullaby Land, Garden of Hymns and Garden of Roses. Including Gospels Urn Gardens, Rose & Cypress Urn Gardens and Reflections Streamside
Gardens - North of West Drive
Garden of Remembrance, Garden of Remembrance East, Primrose & Laurel Gardens, Garden of Azalea, Garden of the Holy Family, Garden of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Garden of the Holy Cross, Garden of Inspiration, Garden of the Angels and Garden of Freedom.
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