As a grieving mother who laid my daughter to rest here nearly a year ago, I wish I had explored more options, even if it were outside of my hometown. Unfortunately, our experience with this cemetery has been deeply disheartening. The staff seem to pick and choose what they allow for certain families. I've had to watch my daughter's fresh flowers be removed from her vase, only to wither and die within a day, and her potted plants repeatedly scattered, with soil ripped out all over her grave. Initially, I believed it was the act of a remorseful visitors. But after calling, I was told crows had been disturbing more than ten grave and still, no efforts were made to clean up the mess when they see it done to many graves. The cemetery forbids artificial flowers, forcing families like mine to spend $30-$60 weekly on fresh ones that never last due to wildlife and lack of maintenance. The level of care and respect from staff is minimal. The cemetery disclaims liability for any damage to gravestones or markers, yet my daughter's upright headstone, something we entrusted to honor her memory at a cost of $10,000 now has a visible chip at the base from the cemetery that's "not liable for damages"! We've also seen staff driving carts and lawnmowers directly over flat headstones leaving tire marks on them, which is incredibly disrespectful, especially from those who aren't held accountable for the damages they cause. When weed trimming does happen, scratches are often left behind on the stones which is further evidence of rushed, careless work. Families come here to grieve, to remember, and to show love to those they've lost. The bare minimum is not enough. Our loved ones deserve dignity, care, and respect, always.... I hope they do better. read more
