Cemeteries in Alma, Illinois
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What are the different types of cemeteries in Alma?
Private Cemeteries in Alma, Illinois often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Alma, Illinois are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Alma, Illinois are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.
What information you provide for cemeteries in Alma?
We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Alma, 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 Alma, Illinois .
For how many cemeteries in Alma does PeopleLegacy have burial data?
Our database contains records of burials from 4 cemeteries.
Can I be buried on my property in Illinois?
But, is it legal to bury a body in my yard 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.
Do cemeteries pay property tax in Illinois?
Pursuant to its Constitutional mandate, the General Assembly enacted Section 15- 45 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq), wherein "[a]ll property used exclusively as graveyards or grounds for burying the dead" is exempted from real estate taxation.
Do you have to be buried in a casket in Illinois?
No law requires a casket for burial. However, you should check with the cemetery; it may have rules requiring a certain type of container.