City asks for patience while damage at Rose Hill Cemetery is assessed

The City of Idaho Falls’s Park and Cemetery Division is asking for the communities assistance and patience as they continue to compile a list of damaged headstones at the Rose Hill Cemetery. As the list is finalized they will contact the property owners and family of those affected.

“In order to streamline the process, we are requesting that individuals inquiring about or reporting property damage to do so directly through the Parks & Cemetery Division rather than by calling the Police Department,” states Sgt. Scott Killian, Idaho Falls Police Department.

If you have questions about the damages and restoration process call Scott Davis, cemetery sexton for Rose Hill Cemetery at 208-612-8488.

Idaho Falls Police have identified three juveniles who are responsible for the damage and the teens have confessed to the crime. No charges have been filed yet.

Rose Hill Cemetery is owned by the City of Idaho Falls and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department.

A fund to assist with the restoration of the headstones and other private property has been established. If you would like to donate to the restoration of the headstones and other personal property, you can bring donations to the Treasurer’s Office inside City Hall at 308 Constitution Way, Idaho Falls.