THE experience of a Plymouth man who was left dismayed after visiting Efford Cemetery to pay respects to his late Royal Navy uncle on the 80th anniversary of D-Day has prompted a debate among readers.
The grave of Navy serviceman Walter Smith is among the many dedicated to veterans at the cemetery. Walter’s nephew, Matt Smith, visited his uncle’s grave on June 6 and was upset by the overgrown state of the graveyard.
Efford Cemetery, which includes 109 Second World War burials, serves as a resting place for numerous veterans. Matt reported that some weeds had grown taller than the headstones.
A Plymouth City Council spokesman has apologised for the problem saying: “We’re sorry the grass in some areas of Efford Cemetery has got a bit long. Clearly this falls below the standards we have set for keeping our cemeteries tidy.”
The site has since been cut and looks tidier.
But the issue caught the attention of readers on our sister website Plymouth Live.
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