Dear Families,
On January 19, 2025, a vehicle damaged a total of six monuments at the north end of Row 5. We understand how disturbing dealing with this situation must be to you and apologize for the circumstances. Please be assured that we are taking all necessary steps to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
To improve transparency, the cemetery set up this webpage. Below you will find links to photo pages documenting the damage to each monument as well as current information relating to the incident.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the damage to your monument, please contact the cemetery.
For up-to-date information on the overall status of the process, please contact the incumbent and/or wardens of the church directly, who legally represent the The Corporation of St. Philip’s Anglican Church.
We appreciate your understanding and patience in this unfortunate matter.
Sincerely,
St. Philip’s Anglican Church and Cemetery
BATTERTON
DANGOV
HANDLEY
OVENDEN
SKEFFINGTON
TYRELL/THOMPSON
CHRONOLOGY
January 19, 2025 Monuments damaged in vehicle accident
January 24, 2025 Families contacted in writing
February 3, 2025 Monuments removed from cemetery for repair
February 6, 2025 Estimate for repairs received
February 11, 2025 Estimate approved
February 21, 2025 Repair contract received
February 28, 2025 Insurance companies are investigating the incident
March 31, 2025 Insurance companies are still investigating the matter