Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 15.2. Counties, Cities and Towns |
SUBTITLE II. Powers of Local Government |
CHAPTER 11. Powers of Cities and Towns |
ARTICLE 1. Uniform Charter Powers |
SECTION 15.2-1111. Regulation of cemeteries and burials |
A municipal corporation may regulate and inspect cemeteries and burials therein, prescribe records to be kept by the owners thereof, and prohibit burials except in public cemeteries. Code 1950, § 15-77.24; 1958, c. 328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-860; 1997, c. 587. |