YORK CEMETERY – FILLING AND LEVELLING OF SUNKEN GRAVE PLOTS

George Municipality wishes to inform residents and members of the public that a maintenance project to address sunken grave plots at York Cemetery will commence towards the end of next week.

Over time, grave plots may sink or subside due to factors such as rainfall and insufficient soil coverage immediately after burial. The Municipality has received concerns from members of the public regarding the condition of certain grave plots at York Cemetery.

In response, a team of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers will be deployed to assist with the filling and levelling of sunken grave plots as part of this maintenance initiative.

Families who have queries or concerns regarding the planned work are requested to contact the Municipality as soon as possible, before work commences.

Please direct enquiries to Email bmketane@george.gov.za or Telephone 044 802 2900

Please note that this initiative is a once-off maintenance intervention and does not transfer or replace the ongoing responsibility of families to maintain individual grave plots.

George Municipality appreciates the understanding and cooperation of affected families as it undertakes this work to improve the general condition and appearance of York Cemetery.