Do people have to be buried in a graveyard?

In California, bodies must be buried in established cemeteries. City or county authorities have the authority to establish and regulate burial grounds.

Are people buried on top of each other in cemeteries?

Single plots: Single plot are the most common type of plot in a cemetery. Single plots contain the remains of one person in a casket. Companion plots can be two plots side-by-side, or a single plot in which the caskets are buried on top of each other (often referred to as “double depth”).

Why you should not point at a graveyard?

Even pointing at a grave could bring bad luck. Given the proliferation of photos of graveyards, that means a lot of people have been willingly courting bad luck! According to one website, collecting epitaphs means the collector will lose their memory.

Is it illegal to not bury someone?

Only three states have outlawed home burial. They are Indiana, California, and Washington. For example: In Idaho, there are no laws that restrict home burial, but it is important to check local zoning laws before establishing a home cemetery or burying on private land.

Do coffins get stacked?

Coffin stacking is exactly what it sounds to be, which is the practice of stacking coffins on top of each other in burial grounds. The stackable burial plots are designated for families only and will have room to stack four coffins on top of each other. They will not be used for general burial.

Why can’t you whistle in a graveyard?

Never whistle in a graveyard, you are summoning the Devil. Never take anything from a cemetery; the dead may follow you to get it back. If there is thunder following a burial, the deceased has reached heaven.

Why can’t you bury someone in your backyard?

There are no laws that prohibit home burial, You must check local zoning laws for restrictions on home burials. It is also legally required to use a funeral director, even if you are burying on private land. Embalming is only required if a person died of a contagious disease.

Can a person be buried in their own garden?

As long as there are no restrictive covenants affecting the use of the land and no “nuisance” is caused a person can be buried in their garden or on other private land, providing that the land owner’s consent and the consent of the local authority is obtained.

Can I be buried in a graveyard on consecrated land?

However, if you wish to be buried in a church graveyard on consecrated land the burial service of the Church of England will normally need to be performed.

Is it legal to bury a loved one without seeing the grave?

Only Indiana, California and Washington State outlaw the practice totally. This means most families in America have an option other than burying a loved one in a cemetery where they will rarely see the grave and be required to obey restrictions as to the type of burial and memorial they can have.

Can a burial take place without a religious service?

A burial can take place without a religious service. However, if you wish to be buried in a church graveyard on consecrated land the burial service of the Church of England will normally need to be performed.

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