Commission considers changes to cemetery rules, adds $500 plot fee to agenda

Jan 6, 2026

County Manager read proposed cemetery rule changes including allowing purchases for spouses and adding a $500 one‑time plot fee; the proposal (and no‑glass safety rule) was placed on the Feb. 3 agenda for a formal vote.

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County Manager Thomas Weaver presented proposed revisions to the county cemetery rules and regulations during the Jan. 26 work session. The items identified for change included permitting citizens to purchase more than one plot in limited circumstances (for spouses or special circumstances), imposing a one‑time plot purchase fee of $500, and banning glass items on plots for mower‑safety reasons.

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