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"A cemetery may be considered as abandoned when all or practically all of the bodies have been Removed therefrom and no bodies have been buried therein for a great many years, and the cemetery has been so long neglected as entirely to lose its identity as such, and is no longer known, recognized and respected by the public as a cemetery. 1953 OAG 2978."

Monday, June 3, 2019

Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon - The latest Report from WKYC TV - Channel 3 news

Sharing this report with short video that clearly shows how severe the flooding is at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon, Ohio.  This is a StoneMor owned cemetery; which means it is also a private cemetery.  
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Sadly, the protest that was to take place yesterday was stopped by security set up at the cemetery by StoneMor.  
The protest signs created and brought by those who had planned to hold them up high in support of their family and friends buried at Resthaven, however, were permitted to remain if installed at the gravesites. Not long after everyone had left Resthaven, though, the signs were swiftly removed and hauled away. 
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The results from a "Google" search for StoneMor lawsuits in the past year alone sheds more light on this company's all too often lack of responsiveness to resolve complaints in a timely manner.  The story is the same or similar in nature at many of their cemeteries.  
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The Rescuing Resthaven Cemetery Facebook Group is a well organized group that acts as a soundly informed resource for sharing of information. It supports those who seek help with resolving the flooding issues, and other problems that exist at the gravesites of loved ones or friends buried at this once lovely and well kept cemetery.  It is Resthaven Memory Gardens best hope to regain its lost respect and have a brighter future because of their ongoing efforts to save it.