Hartford Cemetery (how much, school, maintenance)

[jmgg]

I just came from the cemetery in Hartford SD where I was putting flowers on my grandparent's grave. It's days before Memorial Day and the grass there does not look like it has been mowed at all THIS YEAR. I am appalled. I am not exaggerating when I say the grass on the entire cemetery was at minimum 9" long and longer in places. Abandoned cemeteries look better.


What's going on in this town. I know the school is planning on cutting all kinds of programs and not hiring needed staff since there is no money and the community doesn't seem to care. Then I see this ridiculous grounds-keeping and it makes one wonder about the community as a whole. I cannot believe that no one has complained.


Where's the town pride?

[flyonpa]

Just wondering....

How much are you send to the town to help maintain the Cemetery?

Lawn Cutting and Maintenance costs money...

[shakman]

I am not aware of many cemeteries which are government owned/run. JMGG is making an assumption that this is a government run one. More details are needed before blaming Hartford government and the community in general.

[jmgg]

Originally Posted by flyonpa

Just wondering....

How much are you send to the town to help maintain the Cemetery?

Lawn Cutting and Maintenance costs money...

I do not live there. The plots are purchased so it's not like they have not received any monies from our family.


Yes, many cemeteries are owned by a particular religious denomination and are private. In SD most communities have a municipal cemetery as well which is the case here. There's usually a cemetery board that oversees maintenance and any rules guarding the cemetery as well as the cost of the plots.


When they finally get around to mowing, it's going to resemble a hay field unless they spend the time to bag it.

If you're looking for excuses, there really isn't any.

[shakman]

I stand corrected and agree with you if it is community run. As years go on, I am finding many cemeteries being poorly run.