Public Notice: Cemetery Items

Last Updated 3/19/2026Posted in Legal Notices, Latest City News, Homepage

The City of Statesville Public Grounds & Cemeteries Division will be removing all time-worn flowers, wreaths, and similar items from Oakwood and Belmont Cemeteries during the week of March 23-27, 2026. Please remove any items you wish to keep prior to this date.

Additionally, please note that certain items, including wire, metal, bricks, stones, wood stakes, bird feeders, candles, solar lights, wind chimes, and concrete statues, are prohibited in Oakwood and Belmont Cemeteries.

For questions or concerns, please contact Deno Williams at 704-878-3431 or [email protected].



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