R96-038RESOLUTION NO. R96-,.¢,8'
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
AND APPROVING THE REVISED RULES
AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CEMETERY
AND MAUSOLEUM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon recommendation of staff, deems it to
be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton Beach to
adopt and approve the revised rules and regulations for the Cemetery and Mausoleum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
adopts and approves the revised Rules and Regulations for the Cemetery and
Mausoleum, as attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /,~' day of March, 1996.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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Com~sioner
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CO~mmissioner
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Cemetery. Rules&Regs. Rev.
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NOTICE TO LOT OWNERS IN BOYNTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES
Rules and Regulations Amended March 19, 199~
GENERAL
Lot owners shall not allow interments to be made in their lots for
remuneration; nor shall any transfer, assignment, or conveyance of any lot
or any interest therein be valid without the consent in writing of the City of
Boynton Beach and same endorsed upon such transfer, assignment or
conveyance. No transfer, assignment, or conveyance of a lot can be made
after an actual interment in it, except with the consent of the City of Boynton
Beach after the body is lawfully removed therefrom. No disinterment shall be
allowed except by the consent of the City of Boynton Beach and upon
written reqUest of the owner or owners of the lot and in every case shall only
be made by the proper authorities.
(NOTE: Authorized disinterment and shipment of body may be made only by
a licensed funeral director licensed in Florida to another licensed funeral
director at terminal point.)
The City of Boynton Beach is reluctant to interfere with the tastes of individuals
in regard to the style of their improvements at the cemetery; but in justice to
the !interest of the whole and all cemetery lot owners, it 'reserves to itself the
right 'of preventing or removing any erection, enclosure, monument,
inscription, tmc or shrdb which is inconsistent with the purpose of these rules
and which the City considers injurious to the grounds. Under no
circumstances will lots be allowed to have on them growing or live plants,
trees, or bushes directly planted in the ground and such will be removed by
City. emploYees.
In addition to the grave marker, there will be a limit of three items placed on
a grave site. In general, these three items can be those chosen by the
owner, but must be able to be moved With one hand and flowers must be in
a container that has a solid bose so that it will easily stand erect or in a
container with a point on the bottom that is easily stuck into the ground.
These items must be tastefully~ placed at grave sites. Employees will, for
cemetery maintenance pu~s, move and replace these items with care,
but the City does not accept responsibility for replacing broken items unless
there is a clear'negligence on the part of the City employees.
(NOTE: City employees may remove any item placed on a grave site that
becomes untidy or unsightly to the appearance of the Cemetery.)
All lot =enclosures of any kind whatever are prohibited. Comer stones
properly numbered and set flush with the surface of the ground will be
allowed. No brick work will be allowed above ground level in any portion .of
the cemeteries. No mounds are permitted over graves. The graC~e~of all lots
will be determined by the Board of Governors.
No person shall be allowed to perform any modification or construction on
a lot without a permit from the City. No money should be paid to any person
in the employ of the City for services or attention, other than their salaries and
wages paid by the City.
BOYNTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES
RULES & REGULATIONS
6. To protect the grounds and especially improved lots from injury, all
excavations shall be made by the City.
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Ail permanent grave markers must be ground level, of bronze, marble or
granite material and. placed on a six (6) inch concrete base, subject to
proper permit and fees.
All temporary grave markers will be allowed for a period of six months from
date of burial. Temporary markers will be removed by cemetery workers
after that time.
All urns, vases, or grave markers damaged~ or lost will not be the
res i~ of the cemetery.
No wooden boxes may be used for interment. Casket must be encased in
a solid container -concrete container or vault.
The Board of GOvernors from time to time may initiate and recommend the
laying out, altering, or closing of such avenues or walks and make such rules
and regulations for the govemment and improvement of the cemetery as it
may deem requisite and proper,~ subject to City Commission approval.
No purchaser shall be entitled to a deed to any lot nor will a burial be
permitted in any lot until all accounts _relating thereto and due the City are
Paid.
Lots, if not needed, may be returned to the City for a refund of. the purchase
price less 20 percent. The dcccl must be surrendered. No indicating that
a lot is "For Sale" will be permitted.on: the grounds.
On Veterans' Day and other national holidays, the Veterans' organizations
may join in memorial services at the cemeteries upon scheduling with the
Secretary. of the Cemetery Board, the City Clerk.
MAUSOLEUM
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Mausoleum Crypts or Niches - Prior to interment, an owner may transfer or
resell the mausoleum crypt or niche provided the owner first obtains
thewritten consent of the City of Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach
Mausoleum, Inc. Such consent shall be given automatically provided that
the new purchaser"s name, address and phone number are on file with the
City Clerk and an administrative fee equal to the cost of relettering the
mausoleum, crypt, or niche is paid to Boynton Beach Mausoleum, Inc.
After interment, resale or transfer of ownership shall be-allowed Only to the
City of Boynton Beach at a cost of 80% of the original purchase price paid for
the crypt or niChe and provided that disinterment has occurred and
implemented by the proper authorities. The City may not offer these crypts
or niches for sale until the termination of the contract with Boynton Beach
Mausoleum, Inc.~
BOYNTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES
RULES & REGULATIONS
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No disinterment shall be allowed except by the consent of the City of
Boynton Beach following written request by the owner or owners of the
crypt/nicheand in everycase shall only be made by the proper authorities.
(NOTE: /luthorized disinterment and shipment of body or remains may be
made only by a licensed funeral director licensed in Florida to another
licensed funeral director, at terminal point.)
The City reserves to itself the right to approve any erection, enclosure,
monument, inscription, tree or shrub.
In addition to thebronze letters, there will be a limit of two emblems allowed
emblems may be obtained from
whO is the CitY's exclusive sales agent, and
City of Boynton Beach.
Potted plants or artificial flowers are not permitted on the Mausoleum
complex at any time. Fresh flowers are permitted to remain for a period of
th ree (3) days. bouquet per crypt/niche will be allowed. Vases are
available at th~ Flowers must be in a container that has
a solid base so that it will easily stand erect. This item must be tastefully
placed at crypt/niche sites' Employees will, for maintenance purposes,
move and replace these items with care, but the city does not accept
responsibility fol items unless there is a clear negligence
on the pert of
(NOTE: C/fy employe.~ may remove any #em placed on a c~pt/niche site
that becomes untidy or unsightly to the appearance of the Mausoleum.)
No person shall be allowed to perform any modification on anything without
written pen~is~ion from the City. No money should be paid to any person in
the employ of the City for services or attention, other than their salaries and
wages paid by the City.
All original soles of mauso~m crypts or niches shall be originated by
Boynton Beach Mausoleum, Inc. Boynton Beach Mausoleum, Inc. shall then
forward an executed request for the issuance of a certificate of ownership
within 30 days which shall include the purchaser"s complete name, address
and phone number. Upon receipt of a request for the issuance of a
certificate of ownership, the City shall issue a certificate of ownership and
forward it to the purchaser within 14 days. There shall be no fee for issuance
for the certificate of ownership.
Boynton Beach Mausoleum Inc, shall provide copies of every sales contracts
for each crypt/niche sold to the City within 30 days of the sale. There shall
be no requirement for an annual audit.
Any veterans' organization may erect a flag and/or memorial at the
entrance to the Mausoleum Chapel on Memorial Day.
BOYNTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES
RULES & REGULATIONS
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The Board of Governors from time to time may recommend the altering of the
and improvement of the
Commission
approval. At any Board of Governors proposes amending or
Boynton requested of
the action 'is .....
Board of Governors prior
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