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Council approves first reading of new cemetery rates for Riverside and Cave Springs
Summary
On first reading, the council approved an ordinance setting new fees for burials, cremations and disinterments at Riverside and Cave Springs cemeteries with staged rate increases (effective July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2028); one council member voted no.
Council reviewed Ordinance 10‑2026, which amends Chapter 91.04 of the Hopkinsville Code of Ordinances to set fees for Riverside and Cave Springs cemeteries.
The ordinance lists specific rates to take effect July 1, 2026 (for example, grave price $725, grave opening Monday–Friday $850, infant burial $275, cremation burial $150, late arrival service charge $200) and a second set of increased rates scheduled to take effect July 1, 2028. The ordinance also prohibits funeral services on Thanksgiving and Christmas and states the ordinance will take effect after passage and publication according to law.
A council member asked whether residents may purchase plots before the increase; staff responded that plots may be purchased and encouraged constituents to contact city staff. The clerk called the roll on first reading and the measure passed on first reading with Council member Smith recorded as voting no.
The ordinance remains on first reading; adoption requires a subsequent reading and publication before becoming effective.
