A. The sale of certificate of burial rights for a lot or lots located in Buzzard Cemetery and Olympus Cemetery ceased on January 4, 2009. Sale of certificate of burial rights for a lot or lots located in North Olympus Cemetery began on January 5, 2009.
B. The purchaser of certificate of burial rights of any lot or lots agrees to abide by all provisions of all laws and ordinances of this state and city in force at any time relating to the cemetery, including all amendments hereafter adopted, and all rules and regulations adopted in connection with said cemetery. The purchaser hereby agrees that no transfer of the certificate of burial rights of any cemetery lot or lots shall be made in whole or any part thereof, to any other person without notice to and approval of the city. The purchaser may relinquish the certificate of burial rights of any cemetery lot or lots to the city as hereinafter provided. Said agreement shall be made at the time of purchase.
C. Any person desiring to purchase a certificate of burial rights for a cemetery lot or lots shall do so by paying the required fee to the city clerk for such lot or lots desired. The certificate of burial rights for the lots in such cemetery shall be sold according to the plans and specifications on file in the city clerk's office. The cost of any certificate of burial rights for any cemetery lot or lots shall be paid in full by check, cash, credit or debit card. Upon the full payment of the required fee for the purchase of a cemetery lot or lots, the city clerk shall issue to the purchaser a certificate of burial rights.
D. The certificate of burial rights entitles the owner thereof (i.e., the purchaser) to use the designated spaces as a place of burial within the lot boundaries for any person they choose. The certificate shall identify the purchaser and the specific lots and plots to which the certificate applies. No other rights are granted except as explicitly stated in these rules. Title to the real estate remains with the city of Grove.
E. Upon approval of written request to the city clerk, owners of the certificate of burial rights may transfer the certificate to a new owner. If an owner wishes to relinquish an unused certificate of burial rights for a cemetery lot or lots, he or she can sell it back to the city of Grove at the total price originally paid. No person may sell or exchange any certificate of burial rights for a profit or gain.
F. Upon the death of the owner of a certificate of burial rights, all rights evidenced by such a certificate shall pass to the owner's heirs, legatees, or devisees in the same manner as other interests in personal property. (Ord. 675, 1-7-2014)