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Resident says cemetery cleanup removed family flowers early; city apologizes and will review policy
Summary
A Cherryville resident told the council that crews removed personal floral tributes from graves earlier than the posted cleanup date, prompting an apology from city officials and a pledge to review cemetery policy with the volunteer cemetery committee.
Lynn Ward, a Cherryville resident, told the City Council on Monday that crews removed flowers from family graves at a city cemetery earlier than the date posted by the city, leaving what she said were “3 fourths of the graves” without flowers.
The complaint prompted an apology from a city official, who said the removal was a mistake and that the city will meet with the volunteer cemetery committee to prevent a repeat. The official added that the committee would review the policy that governs removals.
Why it matters: Family flowers and wreaths are a recurring source of concern for residents who…
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