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Commissioner advises resident that county will not be involved in establishing family cemetery

Vernon County Commission · September 23, 2025
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Summary

Commissioner Joe Wilson told resident Dana Eador the county would not be involved in establishing a family cemetery on her property after researching Missouri state statutes relevant to the request.

Commissioner Joe Wilson reported he returned a call to Dana Eador about her request to establish a family cemetery on private property. After researching Missouri state statutes that pertain to the topic, Commissioner Wilson advised Eador that the county did not want to be involved in establishing the cemetery.

The minutes record the county's position as a matter of policy and statutory interpretation; they do not quote the specific statute or record any legal advice, permit process, or requirements for private family cemeteries. The entry serves as notice to the resident that the county will not assist administratively with cemetery establishment.