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All Saints' Day preparations and cemetery management in PL

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As All Saints’ Day approaches in Poland, preparations focus on floral trends, cemetery logistics, and legal guidelines. Chrysanthemums remain the dominant choice, though hydrangeas, roses, and dahlias are also popular. Rising concerns regarding the theft of expensive chrysanthemum pots have led some to choose more secure alternatives, such as ornamental cabbage or heather in heavy clay pots. Cemetery management is increasingly addressing waste and maintenance costs. Parishes, such as St. Martin in Stara Kiszewa, have reported high disposal expenses, prompting appeals for strict waste segregation. Authorities in Wietrzychowice and Zebrzydowice are also urging visitors to correctly dispose of burnt candle inserts, glass, plastic lanterns, and artificial flowers. Logistical adjustments are expanding to manage increased traffic. In cities like Opole, Elbląg, Kraków, and Sanok, authorities are implementing increased public transport frequencies and new routes. Notably, Elbląg ~~has~~ and Bydgoszcz have announced free travel on November 1st to encourage transit use. To ease congestion, periodic bans on trucks exceeding 12 tons will be implemented on October 31 and November ~~1, with exceptions for medical supplies and perishable goods.~~ 1. In Kleczew, Złotków, Konin, and Bydgoszcz, authorities are introducing temporary ~~traffic changes including~~ one-way ~~streets~~ traffic systems and ~~dedicated bus lanes will be implemented~~ parking restrictions near ~~cemeteries starting October 29.~~ cemeteries. Ostrowiec has also scheduled special bus lines. Enforcement efforts ~~have expanded through~~ include the ‘Stroisz 26’ campaign, ~~running from October 19 to October 31. Forest~~ where forest guards and police ~~are using drones, camera traps,~~ use drones and ~~video~~ monitoring to ~~inspect cemetery decorations, such as wreaths made from fir, spruce, or pine, to~~ ensure ~~plant materials are~~ decorative greenery is sourced ~~legally. Violators~~ legally; violators may face ~~fines~~ fines, with some reports indicating potential penalties of up to ~~250 PLN or court proceedings. Market trends for 2026 show small chrysanthemums starting at approximately 10 PLN, while artificial wreaths typically range between 35 and 110~~ 500 PLN. Additionally, police are conducting the ‘All Saints' Day 2026’ operation to ensure road safety and warn against the theft of personal belongings at cemeteries.

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