2006-07-03 04:46:41 · 5 answers · asked by Terri B 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
If you're considering doing this, I would first of all make sure that your land will be in your family for a long time to come. There are plenty of stories about whole families being "uprooted" and moved to a regular cemetary because the land was sold to someone other than family, or was confiscated by the state.
After that, I'm sure that you'd have to have a permit to bury human remains on your land, so I'd call up your city hall and find out who you need to speak to.
2006-07-08 17:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by Madame Gato 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states it is legal to bury someone in a family plot. I'd first check with a local funeral home and then with your county. I'm sure there is a ton of paperwork and your land may have to be surveyed to make sure you don't have a feeder creek under the property or anything else that would impact the environment. I think it's well worth looking into, though. Good luck!
2006-07-03 04:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states one does not have to do anything. You don't need a license or permit to bury someone on your own property. You can dig holes anywhere provided you aren't disturbing utility lines (which should be marked).
2006-07-03 04:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Christin K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to check with your local town or city clerk to see if there are any ordinances in your area that would prohibit home burial. There would be a fair amount of paperwork. Each locality has its own laws and ways of dealing with this particular situation.
2006-07-03 17:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by HistoryFanatic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separate the land from the rest of the lot and deed the land to itself. It thenceforth can never be developed, sold, etc . . . .
2006-07-03 04:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by tigerzntalons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋