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Committee reviews cemetery staffing increases amid steady burial demand
Cleveland City Council Finance Committee · February 21, 2026
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Summary
The parks division plans to increase cemetery staff in 2026 (from 19 to 25) and budgeted expenditures rise; staff said most city cemeteries are full or inactive, with two active sites for burials and indigent cremations covered with county assistance for opening/closing.
The finance committee examined the cemetery budget and operations. Finance staff presented 2026 budget lines showing an increase in salaries and total expenditures for cemeteries and said the staffing proposal raises the maintenance headcount back to 25 by adding seasonal workers.
Parks staff…
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