Evergreen Cemetery - City of Manitowoc

04/10/2026

A reminder to have your decorations off the gravesites by Wednesday! The cemetery staff appreciates your cooperation, so they can have the cemetery looking its best by Memorial Day. 🙂

2026 EVERGREEN CEMETERY SPRING CLEANUP NEWS RELEASE

It’s spring cleanup time at the City of Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery. Lot owners are respectfully asked to remove their winter decorations by April 15, 2026. Any items not removed by April 15th will be disposed of by cemetery staff. With over 30,000 graves to maintain, the support of families who observe the cemetery rules is greatly appreciated in order to help maintain Evergreen Cemetery’s park-like beauty.

The cemetery grounds are open for visitors during daylight hours. If you are unable to remove items that you wish to keep by the deadline, contact the cemetery office at [email protected] or leave a message at (920) 686-3570 with your name, your phone number, and the names of the people buried on the gravesites where your items are located. Staff will remove the items for you and store them temporarily. You will need to make an appointment to pick up any items saved inside the building.

Some rules to keep in mind:
• Beginning May 15, 2026, new decorations or flowers may be placed on the gravesites.
• To prevent ruts, do not drive or park on the grass when the ground is soft.
• No perennials or plants which have thorns, thistles, or burs are allowed.
• Annual flowers can be planted in baskets, urns, or in the ground in a flowerbed. Any flower urns not planted for three consecutive years, which are not part of a permanent marker, will be removed.
• The maximum size of a flowerbed is one foot away from the marker and to the width of the marker.
• No fences, above ground edging, gravel, lava stone, shredded bark or similar materials may be placed on gravesites.
• Dirt mounds in the flowerbed or by the marker are not allowed.
• Decorations that are made of glass or other materials that shatters easily are also not allowed.
• Up to two solar lights may be placed at each marker.
• If flags are placed in the ground, the cloth/plastic portion of the flag must be at least 12” above ground level to accommodate lawn mowing equipment. Flags not in metal flag holders should be placed inside a flowerbed or flowerpot to avoid damage.

The complete set of Rules & Regulations can be found on the Pricing & Policies page on the City of Manitowoc website at www.manitowoc.org/evergreencemetery. Search for burial locations using the online Burial Search program at www.manitowoc.org/evergreen.

Individuals can sign up to receive text or e-mail notices about the cleanup and other important items by visiting www.manitowoc.org/notifyme and following the directions to subscribe to Evergreen Cemetery News Flashes. Cleanup notices are typically sent two weeks prior to the deadline for removing items.

For additional information, call the Evergreen Cemetery Office at (920) 686-3570 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

03/27/2026

2026 EVERGREEN CEMETERY SPRING CLEANUP NEWS RELEASE

It’s spring cleanup time at the City of Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery. Lot owners are respectfully asked to remove their winter decorations by April 15, 2026. Any items not removed by April 15th will be disposed of by cemetery staff. With over 30,000 graves to maintain, the support of families who observe the cemetery rules is greatly appreciated in order to help maintain Evergreen Cemetery’s park-like beauty.

The cemetery grounds are open for visitors during daylight hours. If you are unable to remove items that you wish to keep by the deadline, contact the cemetery office at [email protected] or leave a message at (920) 686-3570 with your name, your phone number, and the names of the people buried on the gravesites where your items are located. Staff will remove the items for you and store them temporarily. You will need to make an appointment to pick up any items saved inside the building.

Some rules to keep in mind:
• Beginning May 15, 2026, new decorations or flowers may be placed on the gravesites.
• To prevent ruts, do not drive or park on the grass when the ground is soft.
• No perennials or plants which have thorns, thistles, or burs are allowed.
• Annual flowers can be planted in baskets, urns, or in the ground in a flowerbed. Any flower urns not planted for three consecutive years, which are not part of a permanent marker, will be removed.
• The maximum size of a flowerbed is one foot away from the marker and to the width of the marker.
• No fences, above ground edging, gravel, lava stone, shredded bark or similar materials may be placed on gravesites.
• Dirt mounds in the flowerbed or by the marker are not allowed.
• Decorations that are made of glass or other materials that shatters easily are also not allowed.
• Up to two solar lights may be placed at each marker.
• If flags are placed in the ground, the cloth/plastic portion of the flag must be at least 12” above ground level to accommodate lawn mowing equipment. Flags not in metal flag holders should be placed inside a flowerbed or flowerpot to avoid damage.

The complete set of Rules & Regulations can be found on the Pricing & Policies page on the City of Manitowoc website at www.manitowoc.org/evergreencemetery. Search for burial locations using the online Burial Search program at www.manitowoc.org/evergreen.

Individuals can sign up to receive text or e-mail notices about the cleanup and other important items by visiting www.manitowoc.org/notifyme and following the directions to subscribe to Evergreen Cemetery News Flashes. Cleanup notices are typically sent two weeks prior to the deadline for removing items.

For additional information, call the Evergreen Cemetery Office at (920) 686-3570 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

10/15/2025

Colder overnight temperatures are approaching, so Evergreen Cemetery staff has begun the process of shutting off the water to the outdoor spigots for the season.

Photo from cemetery archives

09/26/2025

A reminder to remove your grave decorations before Wednesday, October 1st for fall cleanup! Thank you!

EVERGREEN CEMETERY FALL CLEANUP - 2025

Fall cleanup time is coming to Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery. The Cemetery Division asks your help in clearing all decorations in order to help maintain Evergreen Cemetery’s park-like beauty. Lot owners are respectfully asked to remove their decorations (flowers, statues, etc.) by October 1, 2025. Any items not removed by October 1st will be disposed of by cemetery staff, and any perennials found on gravesites will be cut down to ground level. With approximately 30,000 graves to maintain, the support of families who observe the cemetery rules is greatly appreciated.

Winter decorations should not be placed until November 15, 2025. Decorations should be kept close to the marker, so as to minimize damage from snow blowing for a grave opening in the nearby area. During winter months, artificial flowers should be put in a container instead of being placed into the ground.

The complete set of Rules & Regulations can be found on the Pricing & Policies page of the website by visiting www.manitowoc.org/evergreencemetery. To locate gravesites, visit www.manitowoc.org/evergreen to access an online Burial Search program.

For more details, contact the Evergreen Cemetery office weekdays at (920) 686-3570 or e-mail the cemetery office at [email protected]. Additional information about Evergreen Cemetery can be found by visiting www.manitowoc.org/evergreencemetery, following Evergreen Cemetery – City of Manitowoc on Facebook, or by visiting www.manitowoc.org/notifyme and signing up to receive important information about Evergreen Cemetery via text message or e-mail. Cleanup notices are sent approximately two to three weeks prior to the deadline for removing items. Download the City of Manitowoc app from the App Store or Google Play and click on the Alert Center to subscribe to emergency alerts.

Photo from archives

09/19/2025

09/17/2025

EVERGREEN CEMETERY FALL CLEANUP - 2025

Fall cleanup time is coming to Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery. The Cemetery Division asks your help in clearing all decorations in order to help maintain Evergreen Cemetery’s park-like beauty. Lot owners are respectfully asked to remove their decorations (flowers, statues, etc.) by October 1, 2025. Any items not removed by October 1st will be disposed of by cemetery staff, and any perennials found on gravesites will be cut down to ground level. With approximately 30,000 graves to maintain, the support of families who observe the cemetery rules is greatly appreciated.

Winter decorations should not be placed until November 15, 2025. Decorations should be kept close to the marker, so as to minimize damage from snow blowing for a grave opening in the nearby area. During winter months, artificial flowers should be put in a container instead of being placed into the ground.

The complete set of Rules & Regulations can be found on the Pricing & Policies page of the website by visiting www.manitowoc.org/evergreencemetery. To locate gravesites, visit www.manitowoc.org/evergreen to access an online Burial Search program.

For more details, contact the Evergreen Cemetery office weekdays at (920) 686-3570 or e-mail the cemetery office at [email protected]. Additional information about Evergreen Cemetery can be found by visiting www.manitowoc.org/evergreencemetery, following Evergreen Cemetery – City of Manitowoc on Facebook, or by visiting www.manitowoc.org/notifyme and signing up to receive important information about Evergreen Cemetery via text message or e-mail. Cleanup notices are sent approximately two to three weeks prior to the deadline for removing items. Download the City of Manitowoc app from the App Store or Google Play and click on the Alert Center to subscribe to emergency alerts.

Photo from archives

04/25/2025

Happy Arbor Day! Did you know that Evergreen Cemetery has small tree farms for the purpose of growing trees to be planted at the cemetery? The photos show a tree farm area at the cemetery from 2021 and a tree from a cemetery tree farm being planted this week.

Due to the number of ash trees and other dying trees that had to be removed in recent years, it will take a number of years to fill the void. Cemetery staff hope to purchase some additional, more mature trees later this year, and in Spring of 2026, they are planning to plant a large amount of different types of oak trees from the tree farms. If you are interested in donating a tree in memory of a loved one, please visit https://www.manitowoc.org/432/Tree-Donation-Program .

04/11/2025

A reminder that Spring Cleanup starts next week! Please remove winter decorations by April 15th.

2025 SPRING CLEANUP AT EVERGREEN CEMETERY

It’s spring cleanup time at the City of Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery. Lot owners are respectfully asked to remove their winter decorations by April 15, 2025. Any items not removed by April 15th will be disposed of by cemetery staff. With almost 30,000 graves to maintain, the support of families who observe the cemetery rules is greatly appreciated in order to help maintain Evergreen Cemetery’s park-like beauty.

The cemetery grounds are open for visitors during daylight hours. If you are unable to remove items that you wish to keep by the deadline, contact the cemetery office at [email protected] or leave a message at (920) 686-3570 with your name, your phone number, and the names of the people buried on the gravesites where your items are located. Staff will remove the items for you and store them temporarily. You will need to make an appointment to pick up any items saved inside the building.

Some rules to keep in mind:
• Beginning May 15, 2025, new decorations or flowers may be placed on the gravesites.
• No perennials or plants which have thorns, thistles, or burs are allowed.
• Annual flowers can be planted in baskets, urns, or in the ground in a flowerbed. Any flower urns not planted for three consecutive years, which are not part of a permanent marker, will be removed.
• The maximum size of a flowerbed is one foot away from the marker and to the width of the marker.
• No fences, above ground edging, gravel, lava stone, shredded bark or similar materials may be placed on gravesites.
• Dirt mounds in the flowerbed or by the marker are not allowed.
• Decorations that are made of glass or other materials that shatters easily are also not allowed.
• Up to two solar lights may be placed at each marker.
• If flags are placed in the ground, the cloth/plastic portion of the flag must be at least 12” above ground level.

The complete set of Rules & Regulations can be found on the Pricing & Policies page on the City of Manitowoc website at www.manitowoc.org/evergreencemetery. Search for burial locations using the online Burial Search program at www.manitowoc.org/evergreen.

Individuals can sign up to receive text or e-mail notices about the cleanup and other important items by visiting www.manitowoc.org/notifyme and following the directions to subscribe to Evergreen Cemetery News Flashes. Cleanup notices are typically sent two weeks prior to the deadline for removing items.

For additional information, call the Evergreen Cemetery Office at (920) 686-3570 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

03/28/2025

2025 SPRING CLEANUP AT EVERGREEN CEMETERY

It’s spring cleanup time at the City of Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery. Lot owners are respectfully asked to remove their winter decorations by April 15, 2025. Any items not removed by April 15th will be disposed of by cemetery staff. With almost 30,000 graves to maintain, the support of families who observe the cemetery rules is greatly appreciated in order to help maintain Evergreen Cemetery’s park-like beauty.

The cemetery grounds are open for visitors during daylight hours. If you are unable to remove items that you wish to keep by the deadline, contact the cemetery office at [email protected] or leave a message at (920) 686-3570 with your name, your phone number, and the names of the people buried on the gravesites where your items are located. Staff will remove the items for you and store them temporarily. You will need to make an appointment to pick up any items saved inside the building.

Some rules to keep in mind:
• Beginning May 15, 2025, new decorations or flowers may be placed on the gravesites.
• No perennials or plants which have thorns, thistles, or burs are allowed.
• Annual flowers can be planted in baskets, urns, or in the ground in a flowerbed. Any flower urns not planted for three consecutive years, which are not part of a permanent marker, will be removed.
• The maximum size of a flowerbed is one foot away from the marker and to the width of the marker.
• No fences, above ground edging, gravel, lava stone, shredded bark or similar materials may be placed on gravesites.
• Dirt mounds in the flowerbed or by the marker are not allowed.
• Decorations that are made of glass or other materials that shatters easily are also not allowed.
• Up to two solar lights may be placed at each marker.
• If flags are placed in the ground, the cloth/plastic portion of the flag must be at least 12” above ground level.

The complete set of Rules & Regulations can be found on the Pricing & Policies page on the City of Manitowoc website at www.manitowoc.org/evergreencemetery. Search for burial locations using the online Burial Search program at www.manitowoc.org/evergreen.

Individuals can sign up to receive text or e-mail notices about the cleanup and other important items by visiting www.manitowoc.org/notifyme and following the directions to subscribe to Evergreen Cemetery News Flashes. Cleanup notices are typically sent two weeks prior to the deadline for removing items.

For additional information, call the Evergreen Cemetery Office at (920) 686-3570 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.