Historic Charleston cemetery with long term problems to see cleanup plan [Video]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Problems at a historic cemetery near downtown Charleston have been reported for years with family members who have their loved ones buried on the land reporting a lack of answers and accountability, but now a permanent solution is here.

The Monrovia Cemetery was declared a non-perpetual care cemetery, which means family members are responsible for keeping up with ownership information and gravesite maintenance.

A partnership coordinated by State Representative Wendall Gilliard, cemetery board members and Highland Resources Incorporated, a business located behind the cemetery, will now have an official cleanup plan.

“There were so many problems that were coming to our attention, so we figured that anybody and everybody should be involved in this movement,” Gilliard said. “Can you imagine having a loved one here and not being able to get in or see them? It’s not the best upkeep.”

“I am so grateful for the …