Volunteers to map Cedar Fort Cemetery, photograph headstones and add temporary markers ahead of April service project

A Cedar Fort Cemetery Committee member told attendees on March 2 that volunteers will create a consolidated digital map, photograph every headstone and install temporary markers where graves lack identification, part of a broader effort tied to upcoming youth service days.

The committee member said they are comparing an aerial map and the committee’s grid to identify missing or incomplete plot information and will share an updated digital map with staff. “I’ll be taking photographs of every headstone in the cemetery,” the committee member said, describing plans to document burials and identify unmarked plots.

The meeting covered temporary marking options: the committee member showed a starter kit of six powder‑coated metal markers and said a starter kit costs about $30 and individual markers run roughly $13 each but may require a minimum purchase (the supplier lists a 100‑marker lot). The committee discussed using temporary markers wherever there are voids and then switching to permanent markers as appropriate.

Committee members also discussed a youth engagement plan. A combined youth activity is scheduled for April 15 (research visit to the Family History Research Center) to identify names and dates, and a service day on April 29 will mobilize youth volunteers to remove rocks and perform other labor for the cemetery cleanup.

Budget and timing: the Chair reminded the group that grant funds tied to the project must be spent and the project reported as complete by June 30; committee members agreed to coordinate spending so the state reporting requirement can be met.

Next steps: the committee member will finalize the synchronized map and distribute it to staff and other volunteers, the group will trial temporary markers in identified voids, and the youth service events will proceed as scheduled.