Rules for Old Shiloh Cemetery

The Old Shiloh Cemetery, located in Rusk County, Texas, is more than just a burial site; it’s a place of memories and a connection to our past. Each visit carries significance. For many, it’s a time to reflect, to express love, and to remember. That’s why maintaining the dignity of this sacred site is so vital.

A serene cemetery scene with gravestones in the foreground, an archway entrance, American and Texas flags waving in the breeze, and a small church framed by trees in the background.

Effective October 2, 2026

1. Wilted flowers will be removed from new graves within two weeks following burial.

2. After sufficient time has been allowed for settling, new graves will be leveled and maintained at the level of the surrounding terrain at the discretion of the Cemetery Sexton.

3. Effective October 2, 2026, No gravel, rocks, mulch, or covering other than grass is allowed on graves, and no bricks, blocks, rocks, coping or other borders around plots are allowed.

4. Any additional stone marker or monument installed at the grave, other than at the head, must be placed at ground level.

5. Trees, flowers, shrubbery, or any other live plants are not allowed due to maintenance concerns.

6. Benches are allowed on a case-by-case basis with approval of the cemetery committee.

7. All vehicles, including hearses, are to remain on the paved roadway when inside the cemetery except for equipment needed for burials or setting monuments.

8. Any artificial flower arrangement and shepherd hook is to be placed directly on or beside the monument.

   1. Faded or deteriorated flowers may be removed at the discretion of the Cemetery Sexton.

   2. Glass containers can be a safety concern for maintenance personnel and will be removed.

   3. Any other decoration placed at a gravesite must fit on the base of the monument for ease of maintenance.

9. Plots may be reserved prior to need. Such plots will require a plot marker placed by the sexton for a fee of $50 per plot. Up to six plots may be reserved per family after a decision for burial location is confirmed.

10. An interment fee of $400, collected through the attending funeral home, will be charged at time of burial.

11. For plot reservations, burials, or monument placement, please contact the sexton.