Cemeteries in Ocoee, Tennessee

Private Cemeteries in Ocoee, Tennessee often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Ocoee, Tennessee are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Ocoee, Tennessee are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Ocoee, Tennessee , 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 Ocoee, Tennessee .

Our database contains records of burials from 3 cemeteries.

There are no state laws that prohibit where you can bury your deceased loved one. However, your county or local municipality may have ordinances you have to follow.

46-8-103 - Duty to protect graves or crypt- Disturbances prohibited- Transfer of remains. remains on the property conveyed obligates the immediate and future buyer or buyers of the property to protect the gravesite or crypt from disturbance.

There are five National Veterans Cemeteries in the State of Tennessee which are located in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Johnson City, and Chattanooga. These federal facilities are managed and operated by the National Cemetery Administration which is a division of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

In Tennessee, no state laws exist that restrict people from storing or scattering a loved one or pet's ashes.

Tennessee state law does NOT require a burial vault. However, many cemeteries have regulations that stipulate a requirement for a burial vault. This is because they wish to protect the gravesite from subsidence, especially where machinery is used to maintain the grounds.

Remember: Tennessee currently does not recognize Transfer-on-Death (TOD) deeds, which allow passing real estate on to a designated beneficiary upon the current owner's death.

Tennessee state law does NOT require a burial vault. However, many cemeteries have regulations that stipulate a requirement for a burial vault. This is because they wish to protect the gravesite from subsidence, especially where machinery is used to maintain the grounds.

Remember: Tennessee currently does not recognize Transfer-on-Death (TOD) deeds, which allow passing real estate on to a designated beneficiary upon the current owner's death.