Cemetery Committee Meetings are held as needed and are open to all. This year, we will continue to improve the appearance of the cemeteries. Some tree stumps need to be removed from Union Cemetery and new graves need to be plotted. Central Cemetery and Pine Trail Cemetery need to be cleaned up and new fencing installed. We have a few volunteers working on cemetery transcription, which is copying information from head stones onto a standardized form. Some of the older grave markers are becoming difficult to read and this is a way to insure that the personal and historical data listed on these stone is not lost. Volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in a particular cemetery's preservation and want to spend some idle hours transcribing gravestones, or if you want to take pictures of the graves and plot their location, please contact us. We have attempted to "plot" our cemeteries and determine what lots are available. However, the information which we have is missing many details. If you have paperwork on interment rights which were purchased in the past or information on the location of unmarked graves – or graves whose markers have been destroyed or removed, please attend one of our meetings or let the Town Office know. Some of the cemeteries have sustained winter damage. Perhaps you can donate a weekend to help clear brush or remove a tree. Call the town office and leave your name and phone number if you are able to help. The Honor a Veteran Program was a success. We were amazed at how many donations were received from individuals who live out-of-state with little or no connection to Dedham. An article about the Program appeared in a Washington D.C. newsletter for individuals working in the D.C. area with connections to Maine. Several veterans from that area contributed to this program. Flag holders for veterans' graves will be purchased with the funds collected. This is an on-going project and is a wonderful way of recognizing the dedication of our veterans – past, present, and future. We work together to preserve and beautify our cemeteries. Committee Membership Rules & regulations Names & locations of cemeteries