Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens is owned and staffed by people who live in the community. We care about our neighbors. There is a saying, “charity begins at home”. As an organization, we believe in this idea, so we looked into our neighborhood and asked, what can we do to help.
We are the proud home of a Firefighter/EMS monument, which contains a piece of the World Trade Center, to honor those lost in the line of duty. We donated the land and gave the monument at cost. The Calvert Fire and EMS divisions participate in a Fallen Heroes Day held on our grounds the third Saturday in May. This event is open to the public.
The key word here is volunteer. These are men and women who give their time and risk their lives without compensation. We appreciate this service and wanted to do something to show honor and respect. We offer a $500.00 pre-planning credit for volunteer Firefighters and EMS. Our Veterans and Police also receive the same credit.
We support Calvert Hospice and partner with End Hunger in Calvert by participating in the yearly food drive as a drop-off of non-perishable items.
Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens will continue to seek ways to engage and invest in our community.
Memorials
Designing a memorial for your loved one is an important step in your healing journey. Whether you desire a simple memorial or something more elaborate, our team of experts will help you create the perfect lasting testament. Call for your consultation at 410-257-0544.
FLORAL REGULATIONS
Updated January 2021
1. The cemetery reserves the right to regulate the method of decorating plots so that a uniform beauty may be maintained.
2. Floral arrangements may be placed on the plot at the time of interment. The management reserves the right to remove the arrangements once they become unsightly.
3. Only FRESH CUT FLOWERS shall be the approved method of decoration in areas designated as Community Gardens from April 2nd through October 31st.
4. Artificial flowers and wreaths will be permissible from November 1st through April 1st, and will be removed on April 2nd. During the holiday season, excluding a flower vase, no more than 2 free-standing arrangements are permitted per cemetery site at any time. Christmas trees will be permitted, however they must not be over 24 inches tall or have lights. Glass ornaments are not permitted and will be removed.
** ALL Thanksgiving & Christmas decorations will be removed
on the first Monday following the respective holiday **
5. The cemetery shall have authority to remove, at any time, all floral designs, decorations, flowers, weeds, trees, shrubs, plants or herbage of any kind from the cemetery as soon as in judgment of the management, they become unsightly, dangerous, detrimental or diseased, or when they do not conform to the standards of the cemetery. The cemetery reserves the right to prevent the planting of all items mentioned above, unless it gives its consent.
6. No flower receptacles, to include but not limited to: glass vases, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or baskets, may be placed on any plot, or around columbarium areas.
7. The placing of lights, boxes, shells, toys, metal designs, ornaments, chairs, glass, balloons, ornamental flags and stands, and similar articles, upon plots or in the columbarium areas are not permitted. No items may be attached to monuments, cremation
pedestals, benches or niche walls. If such items are placed it will result in subsequent removal.
8. Regarding Memorial Day and Veterans Day: small flags may be placed on the plot itself, three days prior to the observed Federal Holiday, and must be removed the next day.
9. CHMG Management must be notified of any private gatherings to avoid scheduling conflicts.
10. The cemetery shall not be liable for floral pieces, baskets, or frames in which or to which such floral pieces are attached, nor to their misplacement or removal. The cemetery shall not be responsible for flowers, decorations, containers, vases, plants, herbage or planting of any kind damaged by the elements, thieves, vandals, or by other causes beyond its control…
Directions
Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens is centrally located in the heart of Calvert County on Broomes Island Road (1/2 mile off State Route 2/4) just South of Prince Frederick.
Testimonials
“Your professionalism in our time of need was greatly appreciated. You will come highly recommended in the future, should the need arise.”
Wayne Norton
“Very helpful, pleasant, caring, patient, and kind. Everything was above expectations.”
Iris Woodland
“Very friendly, knowledgeable, and compassionate.”
Debbie Mitterer
“We appreciate your ethics, style, and grace with which you employed when working with us.”
Clarisse Jones
