FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Addressing the damage done by wild hogs, Dignity Memorial Area Manager Sal Passalaqua is taking action to restore the community’s cemetery at Craig-Flagler Palms Cemetery and Memorial Gardens to it’s pristine state.
“Over the past few weeks, our cemetery has unfortunately been impacted by wild hogs rooting through the soil in search of food. These animals can be highly destructive, and the damage has understandably raised concerns from families and the community who care deeply about this sacred space. We share those concerns,” said Passalaqua.
“I want to be clear: Craig Flagler Palms is committed to maintaining our grounds with dignity, respect, and care. We take this issue very seriously and have already put solutions in motion.”
A licensed trapper was on site this week and has begun the process of baiting the hogs with corn, placed outside of the cemetery grounds, to draw them away from burial areas, in addition to cameras are being used to monitor activity so the hogs can be properly trapped and relocated shared Passalaqua.
“Our team is also working to restore the affected areas so the cemetery continues to reflect the peace and respect it deserves,” he said.
“We know how upsetting it is for families to see this type of damage, and we are being fully transparent about the challenges and the steps we’re taking to address them. This is our community cemetery, and protecting it is a responsibility we do not take lightly.”
