Flat, beveled, and slant markers are allowed on gravesites
All markers and monuments shall be constructed of granite, marble, or bronze unless otherwise approved by the Cemetery Manager
All markers must be one solid piece, and go into the ground at least six inches for stability
Vases are allowed if they are attached to the headstone/marker.
No flower holders of any kind are allowed if placed into the ground area around the headstone/marker during the mowing season (April-November).
Cemetery staff may place military stones as needed, fix small stones that need adjusting or have fallen over, but shall not handle any larger stones or uprights that may be unsafe without proper equipment. Family members may contact a monument company to reset or replace stones when necessary.
Neither the City of Clarksville, nor the Riverview Cemetery staff will assume any liability for loss or damage to monuments, markers, vases, or other objects placed on or around gravesites, or throughout the cemetery grounds from acts of thieves, vandals, rioters, malicious mischief makers, and especially not from the elements of the weather if such damage directly or indirectly results there from.
It is the responsibility of the owner or private person to adhere to the rules and regulations of the cemetery, and such items placed in non-compliance shall be removed by cemetery staff.