The ‘glue’ of Bellefontaine Cemetery: Demetrius Bryant

Demetrius Bryant, the foreman at Bellefontaine Cemetery, manages diverse operational duties including burial plot preparation and assisting bereaved families. On August 14, 2026, Bryant plotted grave markers, approved burial holes with groundsmen Leon Delk and Ben Moore, and inspected sod abnormalities on underground crypts to rule out foul play. Additionally, he trained grounds crew supervisor Maria Barrett Cruse on measuring burial plot dimensions for headstone placement to ensure continued operational efficiency in his absence.