City of Huntsville approves plans for ‘scatter garden’ at historic Maple Hill Cemetary

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – As preferences continue to shift toward cremation over burial, the City of Huntsville said they want to create a peaceful garden space for those families to say goodbye to their loved ones.

The plans for a “scatter garden” at Maple Hill have moved forward after the approval of a $19,080 engineering services contract with Schoel Engineering Company.

City officials said that the agreement will include design services, surveying and construction administration…

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