(A) In addition to being subject to the rules and regulations contained within this chapter all interments, disinterments and removal of remains are subject to the laws of the state.
(B) The city shall require a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to interment.
(C) The city shall have the right to correct errors in interment, disinterment and removal or in the description, transfer or conveyance of gravesites, either by cancellation and conveyance of a gravesite of equal value and location selected by the city, or in the sole discretion of the city, by refunding all amounts paid for the gravesite. If an error involves the interment of remains in the wrong gravesite, the city shall have the right to remove the remains to such other site of equal value as may be practical and shall convey ownership to the new gravesite.
(D) No interment shall be permitted or marker placed on a gravesite until the purchase price has been paid in full.
(E) The following interment will be allowed in a single gravesite:
(1) One person’s bodily remains and four persons’ cremated remains;
(2) Four persons cremated remains; or
(3) Two persons’ bodily remains if more than 30 years have passed since the burial of the first person’s remains and four persons’ cremated remains.
(F) All vaults shall be placed below the surface of the ground a sufficient depth to permit dirt and sod coverage. Exposed vaults are prohibited.
(G) A casket containing human remains shall not be opened on the cemetery premises by a funeral director, his or her agent or employee without the consent of a legal representative of the deceased or by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(H) While a funeral service is being conducted, all work of any kind shall cease during the service.
(I) When the location of a gravesite is unknown or indefinite, or for any reason the gravesite cannot be opened where specified, the city may allow the use of another gravesite in order to prevent the delay of a funeral.
(J) Only human remains may be buried in the cemetery.
(Ord. 662, passed 9-14-2004; Am. Ord. 662-A, passed 7-25-2023) Penalty, see § 93.99