Cemetery Regulation

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ALL MARKERS ARE TO BE PLACED AT THE HEAD OF THE GRAVE AS PLATTED WITH THE READINGS FACING THE NEAREST PATH OR ROAD. 

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1. Arches , trellises, chains, tripods, fences, borders, railings, birdbaths, sundials, steps or wood structures, lava or crushed rock on graves, lots are prohibited.

2. Flowers, ring stands or hooks to hold up to a ten inch pot and potted plants are permitted from April 1 through October 14.

3. Grave blankets, wreaths and Christmas decorations are allowed after November 1 and must be removed by April I. REMOVE ANY ITEMS YOU WISH TO KEEP BEFORE THESE DATES.

4. Spring clean-up by cemetery staff is April 1 through April 15. Fall clean-up is October 15 through October 31.

5. Planting of trees, shrubs and bushes, potted plants in pots or planted on the grave is prohibited.

6. We reserve the right to trim existing trees, shrubs and bushes or remove as required.

7. Benches are prohibited except for monument benches which hold cremains.

8. Cement borders, fences or chains of any kind around the graves or lots are not permitted.

9. Monument foundations shall be installed from April 1st through November 15th, weather permitting or at the discretion of the sexton. Foundations shall be installed 90 days after internment if ground conditions permit. NO foundations will be installed from November 15th to April 1st. The monument company supplying the monument will need to pour the base of said monument. 

10. Flowers may be planted at the head of the grave in FRONT of the marker and extend outward no more than 12 inches. Planting behind the marker is prohibited.

11. FLORAL DISPLAYS AFTER FUNERAL: displays, ( in non-glass containers) may be placed on the grave but will be removed and disposed of without notice 72 hours after burial.

12. Any marker requiring movement due to incorrect placement shall be at the expense of the lot owner.

13. Care taker has the right to refuse to mow any lot.

14. The sexton, Caleb Whitney 989-770-0297 MUST be notified of any burials, full or cremation to be placed in the cemetery. This is to ensure proper placement at the grave site and record keeping.

15. The sexton MUST be notified of any marker to be placed on the grave site. This notification must be given to ensure proper placement of the marker at the grave site and prevent placement error. PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR SELECTED MONUMENT COMPANY OF THIS REGULATION

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CLAYTON TOWNSHIP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR STOLEN OR DAMAGED ARTICLES WITHIN THE CEMETERY. 

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Thank you for your co-operation. 
Clayton Township Board. Approved 12/11/2023 

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History of the Cemetery

 

“The first four acres were purchases by the Township from Charles L. Ortulan and William Yawky on May 26th, 1874. Early burial was in the North and Center sections. A gate divides these sections. This gate was most likely the early entrance to the cemetery. The cemetery was then divided into the North, Center, South, and East sections. Two more acres on the Northside were purchased by the Township from Percy and Ethel Knight on June 29th, 1948. This is divided into the Northwest and Northeast sections and is divided by a road. Ten more acres were purchased on the Southside by the township from James and Laurel Knight on May 29th, 2011 for future use.”