What are Missouri burial laws?

Answer by  Gingercakes (920)

Generally, no you cannot bury a relative on your own property. However you can contact a lawyer about getting a waiver to do so. Usually this involves describing how the burial plot will be constructed (if it is up to specs and such). It also helps if you are famous.

Answer by  Annie82 (373)

Yes. Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 214 Cemeteries Section 214. 090 August 28, 2008 Person wanting family burying ground on her land, convey to the county commission of the county where land is any quantity of land not exceeding one acre, in trust for this purpose, the deed for which to be recorded within sixty days after the conveyance;

Answer by  Hawthorne (129)

I was curious myself since I once owned land in the Ozarks and know how remote it is. The answer is yes. "Home burial is permissible in MO. " There's more information at the website about guidelines like how far to be from the water supply and so forth.

Answer by  eldergeek (473)

Missouri law requires that a licensed funeral director be present to personally supervise the burial. A plot of land, not to exceed one acre, must be deeded in trust and the deed filed in the county courthouse. It's best to locate the grave site away from water sources, power lines and the neighbor's fence.

Answer by  dogownernj (82)

There are no states that allow you to bury people on your own property. This would violate health laws. People must be buried in graveyards, or cremated by the proper authority.

Answer by  eyesfan (111)

Home burial is allowed under MO law. The land has to be deeded in trust and filed with the county. Not more then one acre. Map of the land for the county with the deed would help. Documents should be on file well beforehand as it takes time to be recorded and filed as such.

Answer by  mirandaodaniel (0)

Can i build my fathers casket, legally?

Answer by  edunning02 (0)

Does the law require you to be buried in a vault