It s just the latest issue with a cemetery that has had ongoing problems for years. Author: Jeni Diprizio Updated: 6:34 PM CDT April 13, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Family members whose loved ones are buried at Galilee Memorial Gardens are upset with the condition of the Bartlett property.
The Shelby County cemetery has a storied past. It s where caskets were crushed and stacked. Bodies were lost or mishandled. Right now, no one legally owns the cemetery. However, a company owned by a Memphis City Council member is contracted to take care of it. People who have loved ones buried at Galilee are upset, they want to know why this cemetery is in such bad shape.