When I purchase a grave, do I own the land?
When a person purchases a grave or space they own a right of interment, sometimes known as a burial right. This gives the lot owner the right to choose who will be buried in that space and we will honor their wishes even after their death. The land itself is owned by the cemetery and the cemetery rules and regulations must be followed. Although one right of interment is often bought for one grave, it is possible to purchase a second right of interment for a single space. This must and can be easily done in writing before a person’s death. If not, having a second right of interment can be very difficult to accomplish and, in extreme cases, could even require a court order.