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Susan Weber
is the Town of Smyrna's coordinator for Mapleview Cemetery
The Mapleview Cemetery is owned and maintained by the Town of
Smyrna. The cemetery records are kept at Smyrna Town Hall. For
information from these records or for information regarding the
purchase of a gravesite at Mapleview, contact 355-5782.
On
Veterans Day 2003, at The Mapleview Cemetery, a
monument and flagpole were dedicated to our veterans. Here is an
excerpt from Mayor Bob Spivey’s comments at the ceremony:
“It is my honor to dedicate this monument and flag pole to our
veterans. I want to express my thanks to Commander Gale, Post
Chaplain LaForest and VFW POST 8422, for spearheading this effort.
I want to thank the Veterans Administration for donating this
wonderful plaque. A special thanks goes to Eddie and Betty Brewer
of Rutherford County Monuments for the donation of the beautiful
stone base for the plaque.
Our appreciation also goes to the Building and Grounds and Street
Departments of Smyrna Public Works for their efforts.
The flag, which has flown over our nation’s capital, has been
donated by Congressman Bart Gordon.
Today, we have many men and women from Tennessee, and especially
from Smyrna, who are on active duty throughout the world. We
should all keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”
** Interesting Fact **
There are 8300 gravesites at Mapleview Cemetery.
General Information:
1. The purchaser/owner is allowed to place headstones, markers,
statues, etc., on any gravesite purchased by them, provided they
are kept within the dimensions of that grave; however the Town of
Smyrna and/or its affiliates are not responsible for damage or
loss of said items.
2. The purchaser/owner is required to contact the Mapleview
records department at (615) 355-5782, before the placement of
headstones or markers.
3. Mapleview Cemetery hours are 8:00am until 6:00pm daily.
4. The Smyrna Police Department regularly patrols the cemetery.
5. The Town of Smyrna will provide lawn care and periodically
remove and discard old flowers.
6. Purchaser/owner is allowed to plant flowers or bushes on the
graves purchased by them. This excludes trees.
7. Fencing or ornamental outlining (of any type) is prohibited.
8. Benches are permitted provided they are kept within the
dimensions of the individual gravesite and it is made of a
material that will not deteriorate or rust. The Town of Smyrna
and/or its affiliates are not responsible for damage or loss of
said benches.
9. The purchaser/owner of any gravesite is responsible for all
costs involved in the removal of any rock and/or unsuitable soils
from the gravesite.
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