Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 85-1.050

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 11 CSR 85-1.050 - Veterans Cemeteries Program

PURPOSE: This amendment adds de-escalation and implicit bias to the topics for continuing law enforcement education.

(1) The executive director shall hire a Veterans Cemeteries Program director who shall have the authority and responsibility for the planning, implementation, and operation of the Veterans Cemeteries Program.

(2) The Veterans Cemeteries Program director shall hire the professional, technical, and support staff necessary to operate the cemeteries program. This staff shall be responsible for providing interment services to eligible Veterans and their dependents in Missouri, maintaining cemetery grounds and facilities, performing outreach activities to promote awareness of the Veterans Cemeteries Program, and cooperating with the National Cemetery Administration and other states' Veterans Cemeteries Programs.

(3) Operations.

(A) Flowers and Flower Containers. Fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time. Cemetery personnel will remove and discard flowers which have become withered, faded, or otherwise unsightly. No permanent plantings may be on the grave site. It is recommended that inexpensive metal or plastic floral containers be used to display flowers. The use of glass containers is prohibited. Vases are available from the cemetery staff upon request. The cemetery is not responsible for lost or damaged containers.

(B) Artificial Flowers. Artificial flowers are permitted on graves from October 15 through April 15. Potted plants will be permitted on graves ten (10) days before and ten (10) days after Easter Sunday only.

(C) Christmas Season. Christmas wreaths and floral grave blankets will be permitted from December 1 through January 15.

(D) Unauthorized Decorations. Permanent plantings, statues, pictures, balloons, vigil lights, breakable items of any kind, and similar commemorative items are not permitted on graves, markers, or niche covers. Upright metal grave markers (flag holders) are not permitted. Unauthorized items will be removed and disposed of by cemetery personnel.

(E) Memorial Day. Graves will be decorated prior to Memorial Day with small flags. These flags will be removed immediately after Memorial Day and are not permitted on graves at any other time. Only one (1) flag per grave is permitted.

(F) Prohibited Activities. The following activities are prohibited in Missouri Veterans Cemeteries:

1. Littering;

2. Cutting of trees, shrubs, grass, or other plantings by unauthorized persons;

3. Allowing pets to run loose;

4. Recreational activities such as fitness walking, jogging, skating, bicycling, etc.;

5. Public gatherings of a partisan nature; and

6. Sitting or standing on grave markers.

(G) Visiting Hours. The cemetery is open to the public for visitation from sunrise until sunset daily. The cemetery office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday with the expection of state holidays.

11 CSR 85-1.050

AUTHORITY: section 42.010, RSMo 2000, and section 536.023(3), RSMo Supp. 2013.* Original rule filed Jan. 7, 2009, effective July 30, 2009. Amended: Filed June 11, 2013, effective Dec. 30, 2013.

Amended by Missouri Register March 1, 2021/Volume 46, Number 05, effective 4/30/2021

*Original authority: 42.010, RSMo 1996, amended 1998 and 536.023, RSMo 1975, amended 1976, 1997, 2004.