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Updates and notices from Kern County Cemetery District No. 1

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Flower Removal Dates: November 2026

Flower Removal begins at 6:00 am. Please wait until the Friday of clean up week to put flowers back on graves. Shafter Memorial Park: Monday, November 15, 2026. Wasco Memorial Park: Monday, November 23, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact our offices. Thank You!

NEW: Updated Policies for Shafter Memorial Park and Wasco Memorial Park

Dear Funeral Service and Floral Industry Partners, Kern County Cemetery District No. 1 is committed to maintaining a dignified, safe, and environmentally responsible setting for the families we serve. To support these goals, the District has updated its policies regarding balloon and animal…

Orange tulips bloom in a forest field illuminated by golden morning sunlight.The foreground highlights a cluster of vibrant orange tulips with pointed petals and broad green leaves. A bright sunburst peeks through the petals of a central flower. In the background, a dense grove of slender trees is softly blurred, with golden light filtering through the branches over the field of flowers.

Flower Regulation

The placement of flowers on the graves of our loved ones is a time-honored tradition. It is an expression of love and remembrance to those who have passed from this life, and is a beautiful and effective memorialization. The following regulations are established to maintain the beauty of the…

Balloon Mission logo with letters in blue color and a green turtle drawing above the words Balloon Mission, Collect, protect, preserve.

In partnership with: Balloon Mission

Balloon Mission is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about single-use balloons, encouraging responsible practices, and preventing litter on land and in our waters. The environmental organization is helping create eco-friendly remembrance rituals: bringing people together…