Big Changes Coming to Cemeteries in Hereford, Texas

Hereford, Texas, is known as the Beef Capital of the World, among other things. It's a city just southwest of Amarillo, Texas, and big changes are coming to this town involving eternal resting places.

What's Going on with Rest Lawn Cemetery in Hereford, Texas?

A few years ago, we shared with you about Rest Lawn Cemetery, which is one of the 3 cemeteries located in Hereford. This one is located on 25 Mile Avenue going north towards Vega. This cemetery has been wrought with drama, and within this drama is the lack of water access to the property. Plus, the cemetery owners didn't have anyone taking care of the property, so volunteers would have to donate their time to keep it presentable.

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Recently, it was announced that Deaf Smith County would take over the property management. According to a post on the Hereford Cemeteries Facebook group, Judge Wagner said that the county repaved the road in the cemetery and began spraying for weeds and mowing. As for the well, they are trying to have it reworked, and if that isn't a possibility, they will drill a new well. They received a generous donation to get a well up and running.

This is great news for Rest Lawn, and as a former resident of Hereford with family laid to rest in Rest Lawn, this is so reassuring to hear.

What's Going on With West Park Cemetery in Hereford, Texas?

West Park Cemetery has been the number one choice for many people in Hereford as a final resting place. My grandparents are buried in that cemetery, and they take very good care of the land and gravestones. The only issue with the cemetery is that they have run out of room.  In order to have room to continue to provide final resting spots to the citizens of Hereford, they need to expand. The expansion is moving forward. Soon, the west side of Park Ave. will look very different.

The Park Plaza Center will now become the West Park Cemetery expansion.

This former shopping center was once home to TG&Y, Gibson's, Alco, Jack and Jill grocery, and Lowe's grocery, to name a few. It's sat empty for quite a while now, and it is being demolished to make room for the cemetery expansion.

The main concern is that West Central Elementary will now be surrounded by a cemetery.  Before, the cemetery was only across the street. This could be quite unsettling and creepy for kids. As a former West Central student, it was never really a bother.

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Nobody likes to think about death, but it's something we all have to face eventually. It’s nice to know that Hereford is taking care of its residents by providing good final resting places.