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Council approves relocation of graves from Randolph Cemetery to Queen Anne Cemetery
Summary
Greenville council authorized a request to relocate 77 graves from an abandoned site at Randolph Cemetery to Queen Anne Cemetery in Fountain, N.C., under state relocation procedures; motion passed 6-0.
Greenville City Council on June 12 approved a resolution authorizing the relocation of abandoned graves from Randolph Cemetery to Queen Anne Cemetery in Fountain, North Carolina, the council recorded a 6-0 vote in favor.
Director of Public Works Kevin Mulligan presented background and the statutory framework governing the request, citing state procedures that require notice, next-of-kin outreach and supervision by the county health director. Mulligan said the request was made by Renaissance Lifestyle and that Queen Anne Cemetery in Fountain had agreed to accept the remains.
Mulligan described the site as a fenced area of about 0.7 acres on Parcel 91820, across from the Ironwood development on the south side of NC 43. He said a letter from the town of Fountain confirmed permission for Justin Smith Funeral Service to relocate 77 graves to Queen Anne Cemetery.
On the procedure and timing, Mulligan told council that relocations must follow North Carolina statutory requirements and be performed under the supervision of the county health director or designee.
Representatives of the petitioner were present: Jackson Bannister for Renaissance Lifestyle and Justin Smith of Justin Smith Funeral Service. Council members asked clarifying questions about whether the relocation was preliminary to development; a representative said rezoning had been completed and site work began in January.
The council voted to approve the resolution 6-0.
