For the purpose of this chapter the following terms are defined as follows:
“BURIAL PLOT(S).” One or more "lot," "plot," "burial space," "grave space" as may be used interchangeably and shall apply with like effect to one or more adjoining graves for the burial purposes only of the human dead applied as numbered divisions as shown on the plat maps.
“CEMETERY.” Auburn Cemetery located on Cemetery Road in Auburn, Kentucky. The term shall include a burial area used for earth interments, a mausoleum for vault or crypt interments, a crematory and columbarium for cremains interments or a combination of one or more than one thereof, as may be the property of the City of Auburn, Kentucky.
“CEMETERY MANAGEMENT.” Cemetery Administrator(s), duly authorized representative(s) for the purpose of conducting and administering the cemetery.
“CERTIFICATE OF BURIAL.” The original conveyance document given by the Cemetery Administrator to the original purchaser or as alternatively used "Burial Rights Certificate". The certificate conveys only the right to bury and not the real property title.
“COLUMBARIUM.” A structure for the inurnment of cremated remains.
“CONTRACTOR.” Any person, firm, corporation, or anyone engaged in placing, erecting, or repairing any memorial, or performing any work in the cemetery grounds, other than a City of Auburn employee.
“DECORATIONS.” Include all structures, ornaments, planting, or other embellishments, except for monuments and markers or mausoleums which are placed on cemetery lots with the intention of improving their appearance.
“INTERMENT.” The permanent disposition of the remains of a deceased person by cremation with inurnment, entombment, or burial. Traditional interment shall mean a full burial in earth.
“INTERMENT RIGHT(S).” Certificate holder's right of interment comprising burial rights or entombment.
“MEMORIAL.” Any marker or structure upon or in any lot or niche, placed thereupon or therein or partially therein for the purpose of identification or in memory of the interred.
(Ord. 2021-11, passed 11-8-21)