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Cemetery Etiquette

All guests shall behave in a respectful manner; those exhibiting inappropriate behavior may be asked to leave the premises.

Dogs must be leashed.

Decorations Policy

The City of Lenexa assumes no responsibility for the placement or maintenance of any decorations placed on graves.

Permitted

Artificial flowers are required to be displayed in containers.
All decorations must be within six (6) inches of any monument. Anything placed outside six (6) inches will be removed by the Sexton.

Prohibited

Shepherd’s hooks
In-ground plantings
Hanging décor

Physical structures or materials; for example, fencing or edging material
Mulching material or gravel

For any decorations not specifically listed here, please call the cemetery office at 913-477-7133 to confirm if they are allowed.

Planning Considerations

People you may need to contact

Funeral home or crematory
Cemetery
Church or minister
Relatives, friends, acquaintances (may need to arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests)
Employers and schools of those attending the service
Arrange for childcare, if needed
Insurance companies

Notify utilities, landlord and post office if deceased was living alone
Veteran’s association
Member organizations
Family attorney and executor of will
Check on all debts and installment payments, including credit cards
If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify bank of the death

Items to bring to funeral home or crematory

Obituary information, including list of surviving relatives
Clothing and personal accessories
Cemetery paperwork
Social security information for death certificate
If applicable: Life insurance and military discharge information

Possible decisions to make for funeral home

Decide on amount to spend on service/arrangements
Select cemetery or memorial garden
Select the casket or urn
Order tent and chairs if desired
Know how many copies of death certificate are needed
Select outside burial container
Select pallbearers

Select music for service
Select readings for service
Prepare eulogy
Select types of floral/plant arrangements (arrange for disposition of flowers after funeral)
Inform funeral home of military honor, if applicable
Set up memorial fund (church, hospice, charity or school)

Cemetery Arrangements

Meet with Cemetery staff for information and pricing
Select burial/cremation space if not already owned
Pay fee for opening and closing the plot (at time of interment only)

Need Assistance?

Whether you need immediate assistance or wish to preplan, our staff will guide you through the process, ensuring your needs are met.

Local Funeral Homes

Please call a licensed funeral home to begin the process of interment. The sexton makes arrangements with the funeral home. The City of Lenexa does not provide tents, chairs, matting, lowering devices or other items for graveside services.

Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory