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Burying Loved Ones on Your Own Land: Rules and Regulations to Consider
TLDR Burying a loved one on your own land is legal in some states, but it's important to be aware of the rules and regulations specific to your state and county. Factors to consider include the potential impact on property resale value, proving your relationship to the deceased, following time frame regulations, and creating an easement for future public access.
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00:00
The hosts discuss their lack of concern for what happens to their bodies after they die.
02:04
In some states, it is legal to bury relatives on your own land, but there are rules that must be followed.
04:14
If you're considering burying a loved one on your own land, it's important to consider the potential impact on the future resale value of the property and to be aware of the rules and regulations specific to your state and county.
06:45
In some states, it is possible to bury a loved one on your own property without the need for embalming or refrigeration, as long as you can prove your relationship to the deceased and follow the specific time frame regulations.
09:20
To bury a loved one in your backyard without embalming or refrigeration, you should dig the grave first, make sure someone sees you burying the body, create an easement for future public access, and file a death certificate within five days.
11:15
In most places, the law does not require bodies to be buried six feet under, with most states requiring burial depths between 18 and 30 inches.
13:33
By burying someone legally on your land, that portion of your land becomes a cemetery and is protected by various laws and anti-desecration laws, which can be traced back to Roman times.
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