§ 26-34. Funerals.

(a)

Under this article, all fees are to be paid in advance before a grave is opened for burial.

(b)

Notice to the city is required no later than 3:00 p.m. Friday for Monday services. However, if special circumstances (i.e., a late Friday death) prevent such notification and a Monday service is desired, the following applies:

(1)

The service must be scheduled for no earlier than 2:00 p.m. on Monday.

(2)

The funeral director must alert the company that is contracted to do the openings/closings for the city to determine if it is able to support the request, assuming the service will be approved by the city.

(3)

The city clerk must be notified of the request for the afternoon service no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday and must confirm that all requirements are met for the burial.

(c)

No services will be held on Sunday.

(d)

No services will be held on any holiday recognized by the city, except for holidays that the city recognizes which fall on Mondays.

(e)

All inquires should be directed to the city clerk at city hall.

(f)

Lot information (space, time of service, etc.) must be provided to the city at the time of any burial request.

(g)

Funeral processions upon entering the cemetery shall be under the control and subject to the direction of the cemetery supervisor.

(h)

The cemetery supervisor shall be given 24 hours' advance notice before any interment shall be made, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(i)

Funeral directors making arrangements for interments shall be responsible for the payment of all interment charges in addition to all charges which have accrued to or against such lot.

(Code 1988, § 7-35; Ord. No. 04-02, 2-12-04)