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brass vases
Coverage of brass vases in the Nexus archive.
- Families want more security for their loved ones’ resting places after brass vases stolen from Joelton graves
Forty-one brass flower cups were stolen from graves at Joelton Hills Memory Gardens between June 16 and 17, causing distress for families who discovered the theft on Father’s Day, June 21. Victims, including Mary Gregory and Patsy, reported missing vases from multiple family plots, with concerns about recurring thefts and a lack of cemetery security measures.
- Thieves steal more than 40 brass vases from grave markers at Joelton cemetery
Thieves stole more than 40 brass vases from grave markers at Joelton Hills Memory Gardens between June 16 and 17, leaving families distressed and prompting police and cemetery investigations. The stolen vases, likely targeted for scrap metal value, could cost families $70 to $700 each to replace, though insurance may cover some expenses.