08/30/2026
The Rose Hill Cemetery Association of Viborg is asking for your help!
If you are a cemetery member—meaning you own a plot or have relatives buried at Rose Hill—or if you simply care about our wonderful Viborg community, please consider joining us for our annual cleanup day on September 12 starting at 10 am
There is important work to be completed throughout the cemetery, and many hands will make the work much easier. Some of the projects planned include:
* Trash collection: Pick up trash, old floral and ornamental decorations throughout the cemetery and empty the trash cans for the season.
* Fence repairs: Repair or replace fence wires and trim vegetation growing within the fenced areas.
* Fallen or damaged grave markers: On the southwest side of the original cemetery, two sets of very small grave markers have fallen over or been damaged and need to be carefully reset or repaired.
* Tree and bush trimming: Trim overgrown trees and bushes. We will also need a truck or trailer and a place to dispose of the branches.
* Filling holes: There are several holes throughout the cemetery that could create a safety hazard for visitors, especially those who may have difficulty walking or maintaining their balance. Black dirt and grass seed will be needed to repair these areas.
* Fall w**d control: We will also determine whether a fall application of w**d control is needed.
* Place sturdy markers to help navigate the corners or backing up on paths.
* Always need help in spraying stones to clear them of algae and perhaps clearing overgrown sod and w**ds on cement slaps
What We Need Most: Volunteers!
We need able-bodied volunteers willing to work in small teams so we can accomplish as much as possible in one day.
That means you can make a difference!
Whether you can provide physical labor, bring equipment or materials, or simply give a few hours of your time, your help is greatly appreciated.
Items Needed
If you have any of the following available, we would appreciate you bringing them:
Wheelbarrows
Buckets for hauling dirt
Shovels
Truck or trailer for hauling branches
A place to dispose of tree branches
Pliers and wire cutters for fence repairs
Additional black dirt (hopefully from the city)
A few plain cement pavers to help support small grave markers
Rose Hill Cemetery is an important part of Viborg’s history and a final resting place for generations of families who have called this community home. Working together to care for the cemetery is a wonderful way to honor those who came before us and preserve this special place for generations to come.
Please mark your calendar for September 12 at 10 am and plan to join us. We need your help, and together we can accomplish much!
(A good pair of leather or work gloves might be a great thing to bring with you)
