There are 283 identified burials and it is believed that about 20 plots will be available. The Volcano Community Service District can own and maintain the Cemetery but cannot operate it as a cemetery because the District is not a city, county or public cemetery district. Sales of plots to the public have been restricted because there are no procedures for the selection and purchase of available plots. There should be a fair and equitable procedure for members of the community who desire burial in the Cemetery to apply for and purchase available plots. Sales of plots cannot realistically begin until the mapping of the Cemetery is completed.
Recommendations Complete the map showing the location and number of plots available.
Price all available plots comparable to those in surrounding communities. Establish a procedure for the public selection and purchase of available plots. The District may maintain the Cemetery but not operate it as a cemetery. The District may continue to own and maintain the Cemetery but ask the Supervisors to operate it as a cemetery. The District may convey or dedicate the property as a cemetery to the County, after which the Supervisors would operate the Cemetery.