Officials: Report rundown cemeteries to property owners
Staff Report
COLUMBUS – Many Ohioans observe the Memorial Day holiday by visiting cemeteries to commemorate those who died while serving in the military and family members they’ve lost.
The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing, which is charged with ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of cemeteries, encourages families to report any concerning issues they spot at Ohio cemeteries to property owners.
“Memorial Day is a sacred time of remembrance in the United States,” said Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield. “We want to ensure a positive visit for everyone visiting Ohio cemeteries to honor their loved ones and heroes. For that to happen, cemetery owners need to be aware of issues and our agency needs to know if the problems can’t be resolved locally.”
Cemeteries are sacred places
Jeff Gilliland Staff columnist
Memorial Day weekend has arrived and while many will celebrate with cookouts and family get togethers, others will visit cemeteries and attend local observances to remember those who died serving their county.
It is sad that when many visit a cemetery, they will be greeted with headstones that have been knocked over and broken, long neglected, or cemeteries that are unkempt.
Along those lines, I received an email from an old friend this week telling me that last year during the COVID-19 pandemic the only safe haven the friend could find was in cemeteries. The friend said that before long they were cleaning grave markers and researching how to properly do that kind of work.
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Families encouraged to report rundown Ohio cemeteries
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COLUMBUS – Many Ohioans will observe this holiday weekend visiting cemeteries to commemorate those who died while serving in the military and family members they’ve lost. The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing, which is charged with ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of cemeteries, encourages families to report any concerning issues they spot at Ohio cemeteries this holiday weekend to property owners.
“Memorial Day is a sacred time of remembrance in the United States,” said Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield. “We want to ensure a positive visit for everyone visiting Ohio cemeteries to honor their loved ones and heroes. For that to happen, cemetery owners need to be aware of issues and our agency needs to know if the problems can’t be resolved locally.”
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