For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CEMETERY. The grounds used to inter human remains commonly known as West Lawn Cemetery located in Hagerstown, Indiana.
CEMETERY CLERK. The person designated by the Town Council to act on the Town Council's behalf with authority in the administration of rules, regulations, and other matters provided for in this chapter in the operation, enforcement, and collection of charges.
CEMETERY OFFICE. The main office maintained by the town, commonly referred to as Town Hall.
FOUNDATION. The base constructed for the purpose of supporting a memorial, monument, or marker placed upon the base. A memorial flush with surface of the ground.
HUMAN REMAINS. The body of a deceased person, in whole or in parts, regardless of its stage of decomposition. For purposes of this chapter, the term HUMAN REMAINS shall also include the body of a K9 officer (eligible for burial in K-9 officer burial area identified in § 91.09), in whole or in parts, regardless of its stage of decomposition.
INTERMENT. The permanent disposition of the remains of human remains, including a deceased person or K9 officer by burial, entombment, or cremation and inurnment.
LAND DIVISIONS. Shall be comprised of the following:
(1) DEED. A written instrument issued to reflect ownership of a space or multiple spaces within a lot of the cemetery.
(2) LOT. A numerically-designated parcel of land within a section, with a lot being comprised of eight spaces in the old section of the cemetery and four spaces in the new sections of the cemetery.
(3) SECTION. A numerically-designated parcel of land containing lots and spaces.
(4) SPACE. A numerically-designated parcel of land within a lot wherein norn1ally one human remains is or may be intered, commonly called a grave.
LOT MARKER. A marking device placed in the ground to identify and locate the corners of a lot.
MARGIN. Areas of the foundation not covered by a memorial, monument, or marker.
MEMORIAL. A monument, marker, tablet, headstone, mausoleum, or tomb for family or individual use and common funerary items such as urns and niches.
MONUMENT. A stone of granite, marble, alloyed metal, or other non-manmade material that extends above the surface of the ground. Monuments in excess of 48 inches tall are prohibited subject to written request for the same to be approved by the Town Council or, in its absence, the Town Manager with said approval to be wholly discretionary.
(Ord. 2-2019, passed 2-4-2019)