Cemeteries in Vernon, Illinois
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What are the different types of cemeteries in Vernon?
Private Cemeteries in Vernon, Illinois often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Vernon, Illinois are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Vernon, Illinois are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.
What information you provide for cemeteries in Vernon?
We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Vernon, Illinois , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Vernon, Illinois .
For how many cemeteries in Vernon does Rhedesium have burial data?
Our database contains records of burials from 7 cemeteries.
What is the oldest cemetery in Illinois?
Illinois: Decatur's Greenwood Cemetery In terms of modern-day established cemeteries, however, Decatur's Greenwood Cemetery seems to have the oldest gravestone in the state, dating back to 1813. Here's the oldest tourist attraction in every state.
What are the cemetery laws in Illinois?
The Illinois Office of the State Comptroller administers this act for cemeteries registered with the office's Cemetery Care and Burial Trust Division. This law makes it illegal to vandalize, obliterate, or desecrate a burial ground (cemetery), park, memorial, grave marker, vegetation, or surround (fences, curbs, etc.)
Can you be buried on your own property in Illinois?
The answer, according to Illinois Funeral Laws, is yes — depending on local zoning rules. There are no laws in the state to prohibit home burial. Only California, Indiana, Washington, and the District of Columbia outlaw the practice.
Does the state of Illinois pay for burial?
Description: Program that pays for the funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than Department of Human Services (DHS) standard payment rates.
Can you be buried on your own property in Illinois?
The answer, according to Illinois Funeral Laws, is yes — depending on local zoning rules. There are no laws in the state to prohibit home burial. Only California, Indiana, Washington, and the District of Columbia outlaw the practice.
Does the state of Illinois pay for burial?
Description: Program that pays for the funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than Department of Human Services (DHS) standard payment rates.