For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CEMETERY. A hallowed park for earth interments or above-ground entombments.
COLUMBARIA. An above-ground structure of vaults, known as “niches,” for the entombment of cremains.
CREMAINS. Cremated human remains.
GRAVE. A space of ground or structure reserved for interment or entombment of human remains.
INTERMENT. The disposition of human remains or cremains by burial or entombment.
LOT. Space in the cemetery reserved for the interment or entombment of human remains. The term includes and applies to one or more adjoining graves.
MARKER. A memorial of natural stone or other approved material that does not extend above the surface of the lawn.
MEMORIAL. A monument or marker.
MONUMENT. A memorial of natural stone or other approved material that extends above the surface of the lawn.
(2004 Code, § 94.02) (Ord. 735, passed 4-11-1986; Ord. 13-702, passed 1-22-2013; Ord. 22-830, passed 7-26-22)