A South Florida family is frustrated. One of their relatives is unable to visit her loved ones at a local cemetery and it’s all because of a broken elevator.
Cemetery Frustration
Cemeteries can be a place of peace and reflection. But one cemetery is a cause of frustration for Johanna Rodriguez.
A Struggle to Visit
Johanna’s aunt, Caridad, wants to visit her parents at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes, along with the rest of the family. However, for six months now, that has been a struggle. The elevator at the mausoleum, which is only accessible to the second floor, is broken.
A Broken Elevator
When they went in October to commemorate Caridad’s father’s birthday, the elevator was broken. Caridad uses a walker and has trouble climbing stairs, making it difficult for her to visit her parents without the elevator.
Disappointment and Frustration
Johanna Rodriguez expressed her disappointment and frustration, "It makes me feel sad. It makes me feel frustrated. I know she has limited mobility, but she wants to see her parents, and that shouldn’t be a reason why she can’t visit her parents."
A Long-Term Problem
The elevator has been broken for six months, and it seems that the cemetery has not made any significant progress in fixing it. The cemetery has given various excuses, from "it’s being worked on" to "it’s not a problem."
A Violation Notice
Recently, the Miami-Dade County Office of Elevator Safety issued a notice of violation, stating that the elevator should be shut down for modernization, and work cannot start without a permit. The cemetery’s elevator company has 15 days to apply for and post a permit.
Conclusion
The Rodriguez family is frustrated and disappointed with the lack of progress in fixing the elevator. They hope that the cemetery will take immediate action to resolve the issue and make the mausoleum accessible to all visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the elevator be fixed?
A: The cemetery has not provided a specific timeline for the repair, but they have stated that parts have been ordered, and work is expected to commence shortly.
Q: Why has the cemetery not fixed the elevator sooner?
A: The cemetery has not provided a clear explanation, but it seems that they have been giving various excuses for the delay.
Q: What can be done in the meantime?
A: Visitors with mobility issues can request assistance in the cemetery office, but it seems that this is not always effective, as the elevator is often broken.
Q: How can I contact 7 Investigates?
A: You can contact 7 Investigates at 305-627-CLUE, 954-921-CLUE, or 7Investigates@wsvn.com.
