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FAQsRestoration of Gravesites or Family Plots
Over the years, the Historic Palmdale Cemetery has deteriorated due to many things, including the harsh desert climate and vandalism. It is the City of Palmdale's desire that family members be able to restore gravesites and family plots to their original or similar condition. Relatives of the deceased interred at the Historic Palmdale Cemetery will be allowed, until July 16, 2009, to restore or replace any deteriorated, vandalized, or previously removed grave markers, monuments, headstones, or other embellishments located on the graves of their relatives.
The City of Palmdale's intention is to preserve Historic Palmdale Cemetery's historic significance and its western high desert appearance. As a result, relatives may only place grave markers, monuments, or headstones that are similar to those already existing at the Palmdale Cemetery, but in no instance taller than three feet from the ground. Placement of monuments on existing gravesites must be completed by July 16, 2009. Relatives wishing to restore an existing gravesite or family plot should contact Gordon Phair at 661/267-5300.
Question: How do we restore or improve a gravesite or family plot?
Answer: The City of Palmdale has developed written standards and procedures to restore or improve gravesites and family plots.
After July 16, 2009, the City of Palmdale will dedicate the Palmdale Cemetery as a "Pioneer Memorial Park," and no further restoration or improvements shall be allowed.
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