The Council of the Town of Cupar, in the Province of Saskatchewan, enacts as follows:

 

SHORT TITLE:

 

  1. This Bylaw may be cited as the Cemetery Bylaw.

 

INTERPRETATION/LEGISLATION:

 

1.        The term ÒmunicipalityÓ in this Bylaw shall mean the Town of Cupar.

 

GENERAL:

 

  1. That part, 4.3 Acres of the Legal Land Description within SE Quarter of Section 16, Township 23, Range 16, West of the 2nd Meridian in the Province of Saskatchewan, acquired by the Municipality for cemetery purposes as approved by the Registrar under The Cemetery Act shall be and is hereby appropriated as a public cemetery to the called the Cupar Cemetery.

 

  1. Subject to the provisions of this Bylaw, no burial shall be allowed unless an application is made to the Administrator of the Municipality and a license is granted.

 

  1. The License shall be in Form A, Appendix ÒAÓ, attached to and forming part of this bylaw.

 

  1. It shall be lawful for the Licensee of a lot or his agent to place markers thereon in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw.

 

  1. The Licensee of a lot shall obtain a permit from the municipality prior to placing a marker thereon.  The permit shall be in Form B, Appendix ÒAÓ, attached and forming part of the Bylaw.  The permit fee shall be Twenty-Five dollars ($25.00).

 

  1. The Council shall restrict the size of the tombstones to that of low 14 inch /35 centimeters in height pillow style or smaller except in the case of a partnerÕs match and hereby disallows grave covers or replacement covers.

 

  1. The Memorial Salespersons who sells markers or monuments for placement in the Cupar Cemetery shall b a holder of a valid Sales License from the Town of Cupar and the Province of Saskatchewan.

 

  1. The Monument Company shall be responsible for cleaning and refurbishing the area around the marker to the satisfaction of the Town Maintenance personal.  The Town shall not be responsible for any maintenance and/or damage/breakage to the monument/foundation after installation.

 

  1. The Council may direct the removal of any markers, trees, shrubs or flowers placed contrary to this Bylaw.  The costs for which may be redeemed from the contravener.

 

  1. The interment of destitute persons shall be in such portions of the grounds as may be designated from time to time by the Council.

 

  1. The Administrator shall keep accurate records stating the name, location and the date of burial of the deceased person.

 

  1. At least two days notice shall be given by the Licensee requesting the Municipality to open and close a grave.

 

  1. The price of a lot within the Cupar Cemetery shall be $200.00.

 

  1. The purchaser shall be given a receipt with the legal block and lot description.

 

  1. The charge for the opening and closing of a grave shall be:

$600.00                  Regular

$600.00                    Oversized

                                                                        $200.00                    Cremation

                                                                        $400.00                    Opening Only

 

  1. Any person found guilty of an infraction of any of the provisions of this Bylaw shall be liable to the penalties imposed in the Bylaw 9-2009 - General Penalty, of the Town of Cupar.

 

 

                        Bylaw No. 07-2009 of the Town of Cupar is hereby repealed.

 

                       

 

             _________________________                                          ________________________

            Mayor                                                                                                                   Acting Administrator

 

 

 

 

            Certified a true copy of

            Bylaw 01-2010 adopted by

            Resolution of Council

            ______day of ____________

 

 

 

            _____________________

            Acting Administrator