Carbondale Alerts
Oakland Cemetery- Notice to Remove Flower Arrangements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARBONDALE -
In order to facilitate mowing operations, all ground level decorations at Oakland Cemetery must be removed prior to 7:00 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026.
“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open…for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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CARBONDALE -
In order to facilitate mowing operations, all ground level decorations at Oakland Cemetery must be removed prior to 7:00 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026.
All in-ground vases will be turned down at that time and those arrangements remaining will be removed and disposed of by cemetery personnel.
Please direct any questions or concerns to the office of the Maintenance & Environmental Services at 457-3275 or the Cemetery Sexton at 549-1712.
For media requests, contact Public Relations Officer, Eva Fisher at 618-713-0711.“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open…for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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