Holiday Decoration Schedule
Holiday Decoration Removal Schedule for 2026
| Holiday Season | Holiday Date | Decorating Begins | Decorations Removed by Forest Lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | February 14 | February 1 | February 16 |
| Easter | April 5 | March 29 | April 13 |
| Mother's Day | May 10 | May 3 | May 18 |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | May 17 | June 1 |
| Father's Day | June 21 | June 14 | June 29 |
| Fourth of July | July 4 | June 28 | July 6 |
| Halloween/DDLM/All Souls Day | Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & Nov. 2 | October 11 | November 9 |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | November 8 | November 16 |
| Thanksgiving | November 26 | November 15 | December 7 |
| Christmas/New Years Day | Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 | December 13 | January 11 (2027) |
- This schedule does not apply to flowers placed during funeral interment services, which are always removed on the third day after the interment service.
- Decorations placed during the decorating season MUST conform to these MPA rules and regulations pertaining to holiday decorating interment spaces. Signs are posted throughout the park.
- Forest Lawn personnel will remove any and all holiday decorations beginning at 6:00 am on the dates indicated. Anyone wishing to collect the decorations should do so prior to the posted date. Signs will be located at both the entrance and exit to the park, clearly indicating when the decoration removals will begin.
- Artificial decorations will be permitted only during the above specified holiday periods.
- Decorations encroaching upon neighboring interment spaces are not permitted and will be removed immediately.
- Fencing, outlining, and enclosing of spaces is prohibited at all times.
- Only during the Christmas holiday season may decorations reach up to 4 feet in height. Decorations exceeding 4 feet in height may be removed by Forest Lawn.
- Decorations which interfere with the ability of Forest Lawn to perform maintenance and interment activities will be removed whenever necessary.
- Forest Lawn shall not be responsible for the retrieval or safekeeping of any decoration placed at any interment space. Items of significant or sentimental value should never be left at the park.
Forest Lawn welcomes the visitation and placement of appropriate decorations at the interment locations. Holidays are an important time for client families and this information is provided so that they may get the most from their visits during those times. It is important to note, the park is available for all the families we serve and must adhere to the guidelines in order to maintain the grounds in a manner that serves all families best.