§ 36-158. Interments; registration required.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful to bury the remains of any deceased person within the city other than in a duly authorized and recognized public burial grounds. For purposes of this section, a public burial ground shall be a recognized public or private cemetery.

(b)

All burials in a city-owned or city-operated cemetery, including the opening and closing of graves, shall be performed only under the supervision of a funeral home licensed by the state and registered with the city. The city shall require for registration a copy of the funeral home's state license and proof of general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00.

(c)

Registration shall be on a calendar year basis with all registrations expiring on December 31 of each year.

(Code 1982, § 7-1; Ord. No. 97-3, § 2, 3-3-1997)

                    
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