RULES OF OPERATION AND REGULATIONS REGARDING USE OF
SKINQUARTER BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
RULES OF OPERATION AND REGULATIONS
REGARDING USE OF
SKINQUARTER BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
FIVE PAGES CONTAINING SECTIONS I – V
NOTE: PAGE 1 – SECTION I, WAS APPROVED AT A CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING ON 02/03/02 WITH NO OPPOSITION
PAGES 2 – 5, SECTIONS II – V, ARE BEING PRESENTED BY THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE FOR ADOPTION AT A REGULAR CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING ON: ________________________
SKINQUARTER BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY COMMITTEE (Standing)
NICK HALL, SR., CHAIRMAN
DONNA PORT, SECRETARY
LOWELL SCOTT, MAPS
RAYMOND HAWKINS, PROJECT PLANNER
JOHN HENSLEY
RULES OF OPERATION AND REGULATIONS
REGARDING USE OF
SKINQUARTER BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
SECTION I:
BURIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Membership – a member of Skinquarter Baptist Church
Membership – a member of Skinquarter Baptist Church2.Spouse of a member of Skinquarter Baptist Church
Spouse of a member of Skinquarter Baptist Church3.Spouse of a member buried in Skinquarter Baptist Church Cemetery
Spouse of a member buried in Skinquarter Baptist Church Cemetery4.Children 21 years of age and under, of a member of Skinquarter Baptist Church
Children 21 years of age and under, of a member of Skinquarter Baptist Church5.Children will not be assigned a burial space, unless they are a member of Skinquarter Baptist Church
Children will not be assigned a burial space, unless they are a member of Skinquarter Baptist Church6.Any other requests are to be presented to the Board of Deacons on an individual basis.
Any other requests are to be presented to the Board of Deacons on an individual basis.GUIDELINES:
1.When a spouse is buried, and no request has been made by surviving spouse for a burial space, the Chairman or designated member of Cemetery Committee will ask the surviving spouse if they want to reserve a burial space beside their spouse.
When a spouse is buried, and no request has been made by surviving spouse for a burial space, the Chairman or designated member of Cemetery Committee will ask the surviving spouse if they want to reserve a burial space beside their spouse.2.For anyone to have a reserved space (other than minor children) they must request a space. In the case of a minor child, who is a member, the request can be made by parents or guardian.
For anyone to have a reserved space (other than minor children) they must request a space. In the case of a minor child, who is a member, the request can be made by parents or guardian.3.There will be no burial space reserved unless that space has a specific name of a person (no space will be reserved for a person who does not exist).
There will be no burial space reserved unless that space has a specific name of a person (no space will be reserved for a person who does not exist).(Note: SECTION I was presented to the Church during a Church Business Meeting held on 02/03/02 and passed with no opposition)
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SECTION II:
OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT:
1.The operation of the Skinquarter Baptist Church Cemetery is financed by the cemetery fund account.
The operation of the Skinquarter Baptist Church Cemetery is financed by the cemetery fund account.2.The cemetery fund account is administered by the Cemetery Fund Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.
The cemetery fund account is administered by the Cemetery Fund Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.3.Operation and management is provided by the Cemetery Committee. This is a standing committee which consists of five members. Supervision, maintenance and operation of the cemetery is provided by this committee. The committee chairman and the cemetery treasurer report directly to the church at regular church business meetings by providing a monthly report of the cemetery account and other issues as they arise.
Operation and management is provided by the Cemetery Committee. This is a standing committee which consists of five members. Supervision, maintenance and operation of the cemetery is provided by this committee. The committee chairman and the cemetery treasurer report directly to the church at regular church business meetings by providing a monthly report of the cemetery account and other issues as they arise.Page 2 of 5 Pages
SECTION III:
GENERAL RULES OF OPERATION
1.All interments, dis-interments and removals are to be made subject to the orders and laws of the properly constituted authorities of the County of Chesterfield and the State of Virginia.
All interments, dis-interments and removals are to be made subject to the orders and laws of the properly constituted authorities of the County of Chesterfield and the State of Virginia.2.The Cemetery Committee shall have the responsibility of marking each grave to be opened by the funeral director. Notification is usually made by the undertaker or a family member. The notice is to be a minimum of twenty-four hours prior to a funeral.
The Cemetery Committee shall have the responsibility of marking each grave to be opened by the funeral director. Notification is usually made by the undertaker or a family member. The notice is to be a minimum of twenty-four hours prior to a funeral.3.The casket shall be enclosed in a concrete box or vault. The actual installation is the responsibility of the funeral director.
The casket shall be enclosed in a concrete box or vault. The actual installation is the responsibility of the funeral director.4.The funeral director will be responsible for any damage to cemetery property resulting from his procedures.
The funeral director will be responsible for any damage to cemetery property resulting from his procedures.5.When for any reason the designated space cannot be opened as specified, the Committee may at its discretion, assign another space in such a location as is deemed best and proper.
When for any reason the designated space cannot be opened as specified, the Committee may at its discretion, assign another space in such a location as is deemed best and proper.6.Each interment (grave) shall have a marker placed by the family. The marker should be placed at the head of the grave no later than six months from the date of burial and showing a minimum of the person’s name, date of birth and date of death (Refer to Section IV, GRAVE MARKERS).
Each interment (grave) shall have a marker placed by the family. The marker should be placed at the head of the grave no later than six months from the date of burial and showing a minimum of the person’s name, date of birth and date of death (Refer to Section IV, GRAVE MARKERS).7.The Cemetery Committee shall perform or shall have performed all grading, landscape work, grass cutting and improvements of any kind in the cemetery.
The Cemetery Committee shall perform or shall have performed all grading, landscape work, grass cutting and improvements of any kind in the cemetery.8.Any alteration to grave plots in the cemetery shall be subject to the consent, satisfaction and approval of the Cemetery Committee. Should they be made without the Committee’s consent, the Committee shall have the right to remove, alter or change such alterations at any time.
Any alteration to grave plots in the cemetery shall be subject to the consent, satisfaction and approval of the Cemetery Committee. Should they be made without the Committee’s consent, the Committee shall have the right to remove, alter or change such alterations at any time.9.The Committee shall have the authority to remove or have removed from the cemetery any item or items that do not conform to approved rules of operation.
The Committee shall have the authority to remove or have removed from the cemetery any item or items that do not conform to approved rules of operation. Page 3 of 5 Pages
10. There shall be allowed no more than three floral arrangements per grave.
There shall be allowed no more than three floral arrangements per grave.11. The church and committee have the right and privilege at any time to develop plans, resurvey, enlarge, diminish, re-plat the cemetery, including right to layout, close, eliminate, establish or otherwise modify or change location of roads, walks or driveways.
The church and committee have the right and privilege at any time to develop plans, resurvey, enlarge, diminish, re-plat the cemetery, including right to layout, close, eliminate, establish or otherwise modify or change location of roads, walks or driveways.12. Any rules of operation not covered by the above, or questions to the rules of operation, shall be brought to the committee. If the committee cannot resolve the matter, it shall be referred to the Board of Deacons.
Any rules of operation not covered by the above, or questions to the rules of operation, shall be brought to the committee. If the committee cannot resolve the matter, it shall be referred to the Board of Deacons. 13. There exists the possibility that the designation of any particular burial site may have or may be made in error. Therefore, in the event that it is discovered that any designated burial site should be unavailable for any reason, the church, the Cemetery Committee, and all others involved therewith shall be held harmless with regard to any such unavailability, discrepancy or inaccuracy and any and all liability in connection therewith shall be limited to an offer by the church and the Cemetery Committee of a substitute burial site in the cemetery as may be un-designated at that time and otherwise available according to the church and cemetery records and information. Nor shall the church, Cemetery Committee nor anyone else involved therewith have any liability in connection with any lost, damaged or stolen headstone, monument, marker, floral arrangement, vase, container or any other property of any type. All parties involved with the church and cemetery agree to be bound and abide by all present and future rules and regulations governing the use, operation, and maintenance thereof.
There exists the possibility that the designation of any particular burial site may have or may be made in error. Therefore, in the event that it is discovered that any designated burial site should be unavailable for any reason, the church, the Cemetery Committee, and all others involved therewith shall be held harmless with regard to any such unavailability, discrepancy or inaccuracy and any and all liability in connection therewith shall be limited to an offer by the church and the Cemetery Committee of a substitute burial site in the cemetery as may be un-designated at that time and otherwise available according to the church and cemetery records and information. Nor shall the church, Cemetery Committee nor anyone else involved therewith have any liability in connection with any lost, damaged or stolen headstone, monument, marker, floral arrangement, vase, container or any other property of any type. All parties involved with the church and cemetery agree to be bound and abide by all present and future rules and regulations governing the use, operation, and maintenance thereof.Page 4 of 5 Pages
SECTION IV
GRAVE MARKERS
SECTION “A” OF CEMETERY:
1.One grave marker (monument/headstone) will be required per grave. One foot stone (optional) will be allowed per grave and must be placed at grade level.
One grave marker (monument/headstone) will be required per grave. One foot stone (optional) will be allowed per grave and must be placed at grade level.2.Grave markers (monuments/headstones) will have foundations prepared at least 15” below grade level.
Grave markers (monuments/headstones) will have foundations prepared at least 15” below grade level.3.All grave marker (monument/headstone/foot stone) installations are to be made known to the committee a minimum of forty eight hours prior to installation in order for a member of the committee to be present during installation. The committee has the right to correct any error that may be made, by having the installer of the monument, correct same in cases where proper committee notification is not made prior to installation.
All grave marker (monument/headstone/foot stone) installations are to be made known to the committee a minimum of forty eight hours prior to installation in order for a member of the committee to be present during installation. The committee has the right to correct any error that may be made, by having the installer of the monument, correct same in cases where proper committee notification is not made prior to installation.4.No pre needs markers are allowed. However, an exception is granted in the case of spouses using a double marker. The double marker may be placed with first interment.
No pre needs markers are allowed. However, an exception is granted in the case of spouses using a double marker. The double marker may be placed with first interment.SECTION V
CHANGES AND UPDATES:
1.The committee and church reserve the right at any time to adopt new rules and regulations or to amend, alter or repeal any rules, regulations, articles, sections, paragraphs or sentences in these RULES OF OPERATION AND REGULATIONS REGARDING USE OF SKINQUARTER BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
The committee and church reserve the right at any time to adopt new rules and regulations or to amend, alter or repeal any rules, regulations, articles, sections, paragraphs or sentences in these RULES OF OPERATION AND REGULATIONS REGARDING USE OF SKINQUARTER BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.Page 5 of 5 Pages
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