[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
Due to existing labor conditions, and in order to maintain a
well-balanced work schedule, the funeral directors must so arrange
their funerals as to clear the cemetery by 4:30 p.m. The funeral directors
must also check to see that a plot is paid in full before the funeral
arrangements or interment can be made for the plot.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
Where immediate burial is required by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, or under the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health, interments may be made on weekends and holidays. If this be the case, an additional fee will be added to the regular interment charge as established by Section 14-519 of this chapter.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
Any funeral activity taking place on cemetery grounds, and upon
entering the cemetery, shall be under the charge of the cemetery management.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
Once a casket containing a body is within the confines of the
cemetery, no funeral director nor his embalmer, assistant, employee
or agent shall be permitted to open the casket or to touch the body
without the consent of the legal representative or immediate family
of the deceased or by an order signed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
All orders for interments in lots must be signed by the lot
owner or his legal representative. However, when this is impossible
because such person is absent from the City, telegraphic permission
will be accepted in lieu thereof.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
Lot owners shall not allow interments in their lots in return
for remuneration of any kind.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
When interment is to be made on a lot, the location of such
interment shall be designated by the lot owner. Should the lot owner
fail or neglect to make such designation, the cemetery management
reserves the right to make the interment in a location designated
by the cemetery management.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
A.
The cemetery management and the employees of the cemetery are the
only persons who will be permitted to open graves with the following
exceptions:
1.
When the cemetery is directed to make a disinterment by order of
the court of competent jurisdiction and a certified copy of such order
has been filed with the management; or
2.
When the coroner directs the disinterment for the purpose of holding
an inquest and has filed with the management his signed authorization
to release the body to himself and his lawful agents. In such case,
the disinterment must be made by the coroner or his lawful agents.
Cemetery employees will not be permitted to assist the coroner or
his agent.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
All interments (excluding Potter's Field) must be made
in outside containers made of natural stone, metal or reinforced concrete.
All such containers should be made and installed as to meet specifications
established by the cemetery management. Outside containers may be
procured from any source provided they meet established specifications.
When cemetery employees handle or install such containers, a reasonable
charge will be made for such service as indicated in Article A of
this chapter.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
All charges for interment or services in connection therewith
shall be paid to the City Clerk who will issue a receipt therefore.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
Arrangements for the payment of any and all indebtedness due
to the cemetery must be made before interment will be made.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
The right is reserved by the cemetery management to insist upon
at least twenty-four-hour notice prior to any interment and at least
one-week notice prior to any disinterment or removal.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
All interments, disinterments and removals must be made at the
time and in the manner upon the charge fixed by the fees established
by this chapter.
[Ord. 578, 1-2-1979]
The cemetery management will not be responsible for any order
given by telephone, or for any mistake occurring from lack of precise
and proper instructions as to the particular space, size of grave
and location in the plot where interment is desired.
