[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Administrative feeplan or procedure

[Historic Cemeteries]

Ernie, I do not think there is lack of interest..perhaps just wondering 
exactly how to respond in a written format.

Several of the cemeteries in our County are county owned...we pay taxes to 
support the cemetery's.  The plots are sold, and at the time of burial...be 
that the plot(s) were purchased years and years ago or just before the 
burial, there is an additional fee for opening and closing the grave.  A 
portion of that fee is paid to the grave digger.  There are summer 
employees, plus a secretary and another employee that is part time year 
around.

Each county and cemetery is different from another and you just have to make 
a list of what you want, what you do not want and include in each side the 
feasibility cost wise of each 'rule'.

I believe each cemetery needs a written set of rules and regulations.  What 
is included in forever care of the cemetery and who owns the land?  Will the 
soil be watered or is it reasonable to even water for a green grass lawn? 
Some cemeteries are natural and totally beautiful, but need weed 
control--i.e.---be it cut or sprayed.  The soil is the key element here plus 
the availability of cost effective water and watering systems.  Who takes 
care of a toppling stone?  Who repairs the fencing?  Gates?

As Kuri previously stated, be very careful using the word 'perpetual' in the 
care of the cemetery.

Diane


-----Original Message----- 
From: Historic Cemeteries
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 8:10 AM
To: historiccemeteries at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: Re: [HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Administrative feeplan or 
procedure

Hello all,

I'm somewhat surprised of the lack of responses to a request of information 
regarding administrative fees. I'm  very grateful of the two responses 
received giving worthy advice. Is there a lack of interest from those 
directly/indirectly involved with cemetery's?

Take care,

Ernie

Sent from Ernie's iPhone

> On Mar 17, 2014, at 7:15 AM, Historic Cemeteries 
> <historiccemeteries at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> wrote:
>
> I'll pipe in here. Br careful in using the term perpetual care. That is a 
> specific legal term and relates to perpetual care funds which have very 
> specific and cumbersome requirements. You might check in with the Cemetery 
> Association of Oregon, they are in the know about operating cemeteries and 
> are super helpful.
>
>
> Kuri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HistoricCemeteries 
> [mailto:historiccemeteries-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of 
> Historic Cemeteries
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 2:19 AM
> To: historiccemeteries at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: Re: [HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Administrative fee plan or 
> procedure
>
> Perpetual care is usually included in opening and closing cost. A portion 
> is set aside for upkeep and care of the cemetery.
>
> There are restrictions and rules on use of perpetual care funds. Each 
> state has regulations covering this.
>
> Texas requires mansoleum if perpetual care fee is charged.
>
> David Samuelsen
>
>> On 3/16/2014 7:34 PM, Historic Cemeteries wrote:
>> When does one pay for perpetual care?  What is it?  How is it
>> different from the open and closing cost and prices of each?  I'm
>> learning with your help and thanks for taking your Sunday to help me