When I visit the final resting place of my mother, who was laid to rest at Yan Yean Cemetery, I am met not with the peace of a tribute to her memory, but the distressing sights of a waterlogged landscape. The flooding at this cemetery is not just an inconvenience; it is a profound disrespect to the deceased and their families, causing constant heartache during our moments of remembrance.

Yan Yean Cemetery, located in Victoria, Australia, is an important historical site and a cherished place for many families who come to mourn and pay their respects. Despite numerous complaints about the ongoing flooding issues, the management has only offered temporary solutions. Rocks have been placed sporadically to divert floodwaters, but these measures are insufficient and insincere attempts to placate us without addressing the root cause.

Flooding not only disrupts the somber environment of a cemetery, but it also risks damaging gravesites, potentially leading to irreversible harm to the resting places of our loved ones. These sites deserve our protection and care, and so do the feelings and memories tied to them.

We call upon the management of Yan Yean Cemetery and local government officials to take decisive and effective action. This means implementing a comprehensive drainage system designed to permanently solve the flooding issues, holding regular evaluations of ground conditions, and providing a transparent timeline for developments.

It is time for those responsible to acknowledge the emotional impact this issue has on families and to work towards a solution that honors the sanctity of Yan Yean Cemetery. Let us not forget the respect due to those we have lost, and the comfort we owe to those left behind.

Please add your voice to ours. Sign this petition to ensure that Yan Yean Cemetery is properly maintained and safeguarded against flooding, securing a dignified resting place for all those interred there. Together, we can appeal to those in authority to make lasting changes.