*This is my abbreviated interpretation of each town's rules on plantings and ornamentation.
It is not intended to represent the rules and regulations in full.

Fairy Plot Mother has agreed to adhere to each town's rules unless special exception
has been granted to the plot owner by appropriate town authorities.

Dublin

Dublin Cemetery

The town reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous. No artificial flowers, glass or other breakable containers. No wire flower supports or fencing.

Available plant area:
Fairy Plot Mother will plant up to 12 inches from front and both sides of headstone.

Town allows:

  • Personal mementos are NOT permitted
  • Curbing or enclosures of any kind are NOT permitted.

Fitzwilliam

Village Cemetery
Pine Grove Cemetery

The town reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous. No artificial flowers, glass or other breakable containers. No wire flower supports or fencing.

Available plant area:
Up to 18 inches from headstone

Town allows:

  • A low, solid stone or concrete curbing, if enclosed area is maintained.
  • Dwarf rose bushes, dwarf lilacs and low evergreen shrubbery, as long as attended
  • Personal mementos allowed
  • American Legion lawn markers and flag holders allowed

Jaffrey

Conant Cemetery The Old Burying Ground The Village Cemetery
Phillips-Heil Cemetery Cutter Cemetery Cutter Extension

The town reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous. No artificial flowers, glass or other breakable containers. No wire flower supports or fencing.

Available plant area: 12 inches from the front of headstone. No planting on sides.

  • Personal mementos are NOT permitted
  • Curbing or enclosures of any kind are NOT permitted.

Keene

Monadnock View Cemetery Ash Swamp Cemetery Hurricane Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery North (Chase) Cemetery Washington Cemetery
Woodland Northeast Div. Greenlawn Cemetery West Cemetery

The city reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous.

Available plant area:
No more than 8 inches in front of headstone. No side plantings.

  • Artificial flowers are prohibited April 1 – October 31
  • Fees / Permits apply for the planting of any shrubs

Marlborough

East Cemetery Graniteville Cemetery Meetinghouse Cemetery
Esty Cemetery Pine Grove Cemetery

The town reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous. No artificial flowers, glass or other breakable containers. No wire flower supports or fencing.

Available plant area:
Up to 12 inches from headstone

Town allows:

  • Potted flowers, planted flowers and urns
  • Small evergreens to the side of the headstone
  • Personal mementos are NOT permitted

Peterborough

First Graveyard Street Road Graveyard Village Yard
Lower Pine Hill Cemetery Middle Pine Hill Upper Pine Hill

The town reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous. No artificial flowers, glass or other breakable containers. No wire flower supports or fencing.

Available plant area:
Up to 12 inches from front and/or side of headstone

Town allows:

  • Personal mementos are NOT permitted
  • Curbing or enclosures of any kind are NOT permitted.
  • No trees or shrubs allowed (except those grandfathered in1996)

Rindge

Village Cemetery Hillside Cemetery

The town reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous. No artificial flowers, glass or other breakable containers. No wire flower supports or fencing.

Available plant area:
Fairy Plot Mother will plant up to 12 inches from front and both sides of headstone.

Town allows:

  • Personal mementos are NOT permitted
  • Curbing or enclosures of any kind are NOT permitted.
  • No trees or shrubs allowed

Swanzey

Mountain View Cemetery Oak Hill Cemetery Westport Cemetery
Homestead Cemetery Mt. Caesar Cemetery

The town reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous. No artificial flowers, glass or other breakable containers. No wire flower supports or fencing.

Available plant area:
Fairy Plot Mother will plant up to 12 inches from front and both sides of headstone.

Town allows:

  • Small trees, bushes and shrubs, maintained
  • Personal mementos are NOT permitted

Troy

Mountain View Cemetery

The town reserves the right to remove anything that they deem unsightly or dangerous. No artificial flowers, glass or other breakable containers. No wire flower supports or fencing.

Available plant area:
Fairy Plot Mother will plant up to 12 inches from front and both sides of headstone.

Town allows:

  • Small trees, bushes and shrubs, maintained
  • Personal mementos are NOT permitted


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