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Elmhurst Cemetery board removes word "vault" from rules, clearing way for funeral directors to sell them
Summary
At a special meeting, the Elmhurst Cemetery Board voted to strike the word "vault" from items 5 and 6 of the cemetery's rules and regulations after a staff recommendation and letters from local funeral homes; the change passed on a 3-0 roll call with one member absent.
The Elmhurst Cemetery Board voted to approve striking the word "vault" from items 5 and 6 of the General Rules and Regulations for Elmhurst Cemetery at a special meeting called at 12:23 p.m.
Board members heard from city staff that Hinson Novak Funeral Directors submitted a written request to remove the term; the staff recommended the change and a representative said Roberts Brothers Funeral Home had expressed agreement. A board member asked whether the change would prevent the city from selling vaults; a staff member replied, "That is correct. That gives, the ability for the funeral directors to start selling them Okay." The board then moved, seconded and approved the recommendation by roll call vote.
The motion as recorded directs removing the word "vault" from items 5 and 6 of the cemetery's rules, language that staff said would allow funeral directors to sell vaults rather than the city. Board member K. Taylor, board member Payne and board member Smith voted "aye." Board member Perkins was recorded as absent; the tally was 3-0 in favor.
The request to change the rules came in a letter referenced at the meeting and attributed to Mr. Miller; staff said representatives of Hinson Novak Funeral Directors and Roberts Brothers Funeral Home support the change. No public comments were recorded on the item during the meeting. The board moved on to adjournment after the vote; the transcript records the adjournment item as "126."
