I just purchased 25 acres of land to be where my new home will be built and when I die, I want to be buried on my property.
2006-07-20 13:00:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
"I own almost 90 acres and live on the same farm. Can I be buried there? Can I have other family members buried there as well?
The answer to the question is yes. However, you must petition the local authorities (including both the Board of Health and the Zoning and Planning Commission) that may exist in the area to ask for permission to do so.
The zoning for a cemetery carries certain perpetuity clauses and restrictions so that later land owners know of the cemetery's existence. The deed to the property has to have a restriction placed on it as well, again, so people will know of the cemetery's existence at a later point in time.--David R. Shirley"
2006-07-20 13:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by TrippingJudy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call a lawyer, you're going to have a battle on your hands. In the United States, it is illegal to bury a human body anywhere other than a designated cemetery. You can thank the funeral-home lobby for this bit of legislation. (Everybody dies...it is a HUGE business and they have powerful political connections.)
That said, I have heard of cases of people being buried where they wish to be, instead of where the government demands it....but, indeed, it took lawyers to make it happen. I'm guessing special permits are required and certifications that that all health procedures are followed. Of course, I'm guessing all that will cost even more than a regular burial.
2006-07-20 13:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state and county has its own regulations regarding human remains. You will need to contact a funeral home in your area and ask them about the regulations for your property,
Often, special permits are granted or you can obtain a licence to spread ashes on your property.
The way most people get around the law is to have their loved one cremated and then spread the ashes on the property "while noone is looking". When you pick up ashes from the funeral home, you have to fill out a legal document saying you won't do that and that they will be kept in an urn in your house.
2006-07-20 13:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with being buried on your property, but you have to have the plots deemed a cemetary. This is to protect the graves from being destroyed long after you are gone.
2006-07-20 13:04:53 · answer #4 · answered by mad_cow717 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be fine, but you may want to be aware of a couple of things:
-your survivours will have to fill out a crap load of paperwork / get permits
-you'll have to understand that the land could be sold, and not only will it decrease the house's value, you have no control over the new tenents
otherwise, it seems like a good idea. home is where the heart is i guess...
2006-07-20 13:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by amaranth628! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can bury a loved one...or anyone for that matter any where you think that they would be the most happy.
2006-07-20 13:05:37 · answer #6 · answered by Lorie_Weasley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its totally fine,But only if you plan on keeping the house in the family for a really long time!It would be nice to have one part of your land where you could go out and talk to your grandpa if you wanted to at any time!So i say do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-20 13:46:41 · answer #7 · answered by Karl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um well my buddy is sitting here telling me it is fine you can do it you prob need to have it aranged with the county govt.
2006-07-20 13:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by burnt bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not so sure about this.
2006-07-20 13:04:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's ok...
2006-07-20 13:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by lolz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋