Council approves cemetery expansion pricing, welcomes new sexton
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Cedar City approved a consolidated fee schedule for new cemetery plots and introduced Kenny Simmons as the city's new cemetery sexton; staff discussed stacked vaults, burial rules, and future planning for the expansion.
Cedar City Council approved a resolution updating consolidated fee schedule pricing for the cemetery expansion and recognized internal staffing changes including the promotion of Kenny Simmons to cemetery sexton.
Anthony Pearson of the parks department asked whether questions remained; council members asked about the new Plat N (the expansion area) and practical aspects of development. Staff said plat N is the current focus and that stacked vaults (a method to maximize burial capacity) are typically installed before grave excavation because local vendors lack equipment to lower them when soil reaches about nine feet. Pearson said such installations require shoring and compliance with OSHA when deep work is needed.
Kenny Simmons was formally introduced as the new cemetery sexton; staff noted Simmons had worked in parks for six years and had served as assistant sexton. Simmons told council he had prior experience assisting with Wreaths Across America efforts and that he is prepared to handle cemetery questions.
On burial specifics, staff and council discussed allowing in-ground burial of cremated remains alongside an existing plot occupant if space permits. Staff said the rules allow burial of ashes in a plot the owner controls as long as there is space; ashes do not require a full vault and can be accommodated with existing interment procedures. Council asked staff to follow up by email with any remaining clarifications about vault requirements and plot rules.
Council approved the resolution to adopt the consolidated fee schedule for cemetery expansion plot pricing by voice vote.
Why it matters: The council action implements pricing for a new cemetery section, clarifies operational practices for installation and vaulting, and establishes a permanent city official (sexton) to manage interments and records.
What’s next: Parks staff will continue development planning for Plat N, revisit stacked-vault cost and logistics as the expansion progresses, and send follow-up email to council about burial-of-ashes rules.