All souls are at the door, cemeteries are preparing for the onslaught. The city police are also on alert. Due to the expected increased attendance, the town hall in Uherské Hradiště has temporarily adjusted the operating hours and appeals to observe safety when lighting candles. We will remember the memory of the deceased on Saturday, November 2.
“We are warning visitors to observe the rules of cemeteries, especially the increased safety when handling open flames when lighting candles,” appeals Jan Pášma, spokesman for Uhersko-Hradiště town hall. “Store candles in glass containers and at a sufficient distance from flammable materials in the form of wreaths or bouquets and plantings, either at grave sites or near graves. Ideally so that they don’t get overturned by a stronger wind,” continued Pášma. As the staircase of the administration building is currently being repaired at the cemetery in Mařatice, the bereaved must also pay more attention to personal safety, according to him.
As is the tradition during All Souls’ Day, the municipal police will increase their patrol activity in cemeteries and their surroundings, both during the day and in the evening. They will also focus on parking. “We appeal to strict respect for traffic signs, or the instructions of the police officers when parking. At the same time, we remind you that a car is not a safe, do not leave personal belongings in cars,” emphasized Vlastimil Pauřík, chief of the city police. “All Souls’ Day is a time for quiet remembrance and honoring of our loved ones who are no longer with us. We believe that they will take place in a dignified and calm spirit,” Pášma added.
From Friday to Sunday, the cemeteries will remain open until 9 p.m., after the weekend, the operating hours will return to the established routines for the winter season (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
The city of Uherské Hradiště made several changes to the burial grounds this year. A new part of the columbarium was built in Mařatice to store 840 urns, the town hall also invested in new tree planting in Mařatice, Sady and at the memorials to the victims of World War I and II. World War II at the cemetery in Míkovice.
