A. Disinterment of a body once properly interred shall not be made without an order signed by the Health Department or other governmental agency or governmental body having authority to order such disinterment. Graves shall not be opened for inspection, except for an official investigation pursuant to proper order.
B. No disinterment of a body will be made until the written legal consent of the next of kin, where applicable, of the person whose body is to be disinterred and all other legal documentation has been submitted to the Mayor as per Utah Code Annotated section 26-2-17, as amended, and other statutes.
C. If the required consent from next of kin cannot be obtained for disinterment, a person may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for a disinterment order.
D. Charges made by the Town for disinterment will be made commensurate with the difficulty of the work and are payable in advance. The minimum charge will be equal to twice the current charge, plus all expenses for opening a grave of similar size. Burial rights owners or their heirs desiring graves to be opened shall secure the necessary disinterment permit from the State authorities and deliver it to the Sexton and Town Clerk.
E. The Town Clerk shall, as part of the official cemetery records, retain all information and permits regarding any disinterment and/or reinterment in the cemetery.
F. When a person has died of a contagious disease, the interment/disinterment procedure shall be in strict accordance with the rules and under the direction of the State Board of Health. (Ord. 2010-1, 6-15-2010)
G. At least a ten (10) day notice is required prior to any disinterment or removal. All fees for disinterment and reinterment shall be prepaid. There will be no winter disinterment or removal unless mandated by law. (Ord. 2010-1, 6-15-2010; amd. 2016 Code)
H. Any charges for removal and replacement of monuments or markers, where applicable, will be the sole responsibility of the individual requesting disinterment and/or reinterment and will be in addition to the cost of disinterment services. (Ord. 2010-1, 6-15-2010)