Officials assure families that repairs will be made once ground dries

(Seguin) — The heavy rain that drenched Seguin over the weekend left behind more than high water and stalled vehicles. It has also impacted one of the city’s most historic cemeteries. Officials at San Geronimo Cemetery say approximately 30 graves were affected by flooding that caused some of them to sink.

The cemetery, located at 1620 E. Walnut St., reportedly experienced the aftermath of more than eight inches of rain that fell Saturday morning. Trustees of the cemetery association say the issue primarily affected newer graves and those that do not contain a burial vault which a protective container typically made of concrete or metal that surrounds the casket.

Shirley Hester, one of the cemetery trustees, said the situation is unfortunate but not unexpected given the amount of rainfall received.

“Every time it rains hard like this, the newer graves do sink and when it rains, it’s mud and all the extra ground is mud and wet too. You kind of have to wait until it starts drying off a little bit before you can even work it,” said Hester.

Hester emphasized that while the sight of sunken graves may be unsettling, it does not mean there’s a cause for alarm and she does not want families to worry. The settling does not expose caskets or create immediate danger. Plus, she says the cemetery crew is already assessing the scope of repairs so that they can tackle the work as soon as they can.

Hester says San Geronimo Cemetery is one of Seguin’s oldest burial sites and holds generations of local families. She says preserving its dignity and integrity is a top priority, and the community can expect the grounds to be fully restored in the coming weeks.