Cleveland issues statement on flooded grave at city-owned cemetery
Cleveland officials refuse to comment publicly after grieving family discovered flooded grave By Jim Nelson | December 10, 2020 at 7:42 PM EST - Updated December 11 at 9:01 AM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -After a grieving family discovered their loved oneâs grave was flooded at a Cleveland-owned cemetery, a city spokesperson has issued a statement.
âThe City of Cleveland extends its condolences to the family during this difficult time. Solemn occasions should run as smoothly as possible. Recently, the melting snow caused wet ground conditions throughout the entire region. Removing water from a gravesite under these circumstances can be a lengthy process, as water seeps in from all directions. However, our expectation is that staff take the utmost care in their work to provide quality burial services and cemetery maintenance. We are looking into this matter and based on that outcome, we will communicate w