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Council adopts changes to cemetery rules, restricts burials near Memorial Day

Idaho Falls City Council · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The Idaho Falls City Council approved an ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 11 to set winter-decor removal by March 1 and to prohibit burials during the Memorial Day holiday period (ending Memorial Day). Staff cited safety and heavy visitation as reasons; the city acknowledged the change affects roughly 30 burials over the past 10 years.

The Idaho Falls City Council on March 12 approved an ordinance amending cemetery regulations to standardize formatting, require removal of artificial winter decorations by March 1, and to prohibit burials during the Memorial Day holiday period (through Memorial Day).

Parks and Recreation staff and the city sexton said the change is intended to reduce safety risks and avoid conflicts between…

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