Many of our loved ones final resting place is the Saint Denis Church Cemetery. This is where many of us go to mourn, pray and remember them. The cemetery is surrounded by beautiful woods and a flowing brook. Unfortunately, the condition of the cemetery grounds is in desperate need of renovation.
Many of the headstones (both marble and granite) require cleaning and the grounds are infested with grubs, bugs and weeds. We believe our loved ones and those who come to visit them deserve better.
To this end, we are proposing the establishment of Cemetery Committee to solicit volunteers to assist in the renovation of the grounds. This would include; cleaning of headstones, removal of grubs, insects and weeds as well as the seeding of drought-resistant grass seed, and the long term care of the grounds.
We will provide training on cleaning both marble and granite headstones. We are also seeking a corporate sponsor to provide the materials to carry out this ambitious endeavor. Most importantly, we are seeking volunteers willing to take on this task in sections of the cemetery.
Please let us know if you are willing to participate in this labor of love, and help make the Saint Denis cemetery a beautiful place to visit.
You can sign up to volunteer! There will be a meeting at the cemetery on Saturday, July 18 at 10 am. We will meet at the Cross on top of the cemetery. At that time, we will do a walk through to determine what needs to be worked on and assign sections of the cemetery to each volunteer. Please wear a mask and plan on practicing social distancing.
We are looking forward to working with you!
Ken & Gail Langley