Highland Cemetery

 

 

The Cemetery caretaker is Dan Miller, to set up a burial or purchase a cemetery lot please call the City Clerk's office 406-228-2476 ext 2, the Deputy Clerk or Administrative Assistant will be able to assist you.

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Violation a misdemeanor.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be punished as provided in this Code.

(Code 1955, § 7A-12; Ord. No. 903, § 13, 8-5-1996)

 

Purpose.

The grounds of the Highland Cemetery, including all additions thereto, are sacredly devoted to the interment of human dead, and a strict observance of the decorum that should characterize such a place will be required. All lots are held as burial places for the human dead and for no other purpose.

(Code 1955, § 7A-1; Ord. No. 903, § 2, 8-5-1996)

 

City to manage cemetery.

The city shall exclusively manage, operate, and maintain the Glasgow Highland Cemetery and additions thereto, subject to the limitations and restrictions set forth herein or as contained in any applicable law.

(Code 1955, § 7A-2; Ord. No. 903, § 3, 8-5-1996)

 

Motorcycles, etc., prohibited.

Motorcycles, bicycles, and animals, except horses being utilized in funeral processions and Seeing Eye dogs, are not allowed in the cemetery. The discharge of firearms is prohibited except at military funerals or military functions. Children will not be permitted to run at will through the grounds. Boisterous or unseemly conduct will not be permitted in the cemetery or in any of its buildings.

(Code 1955, § 7A-3; Ord. No. 903, § 4, 8-5-1996)

 

City clerk-treasurer to collect fees.

All cemetery fees and charges shall be collected by the city clerk-treasurer for the use of the city.

(Code 1955, § 7A-4; Ord. No. 903, § 5, 8-5-1996)

 

Requirements for interment.

The caretaker shall dig graves and properly inter the dead when called upon to do so but no deceased person shall be interred until the caretaker:

(1)     Determines that the lot in which burial is to be made has been fully paid for;

(2)     Determines that such lot is not being used beyond its capacity; and

(3)     Makes a proper record of the name and age of the deceased person and the exact location of the grave.

The deceased remains must be enclosed within a rigid container of sufficient strength and durability and constructed of such materials as will permanently withstand pressures of earth compaction, resist decay, and prevent settling of the excavated area.

(Code 1955, § 7A-5; Ord. No. 903, § 6, 8-5-1996)

 

Charges for lots.

(a)      Values of all unsold lots in the cemetery and additions thereto are fixed and established in the amount established by resolution. Upon receipt of payment in full, conveyance of burial lots shall be made by deed from the city to the purchaser. The term "burial lot" means the area in which one interment is or may be made. Multiple interments are hereby authorized, but such multiple interments shall be in one burial lot and must be approved by the city. The city will prepare the deed and the realty transfer certificate and record same in the office of the county clerk and recorder. After filing, the original deed shall be returned to the purchaser.

(b)      The term "resident purchaser" means an individual who has been a continuous, bona fide resident within the boundaries of the city for a period of not less than six months prior to the date of purchase, or the owner of a business that has been in continuous, bona fide operation within the boundaries of the city for a period of not less than six months prior to the date of purchase.

(Code 1955, § 7A-6; Ord. No. 903, § 7, 8-5-1996; Ord. No. 943, § 2, 9-7-2010; Ord. No. 961, § 1, 7-1-2019)

 

Perpetual care fund.

An additional charge shall be assessed for the Perpetual Care Fund No. 8010, for each regular lot, in the amount established by resolution.

(Code 1955, § 7A-7; Ord. No. 903, § 8, 7-1-1996; Ord. No. 943, § 3, 9-7-2010; Ord. No. 961, § 1, 7-1-2019)

 

Charges for services.

(a)      The schedule of charges for opening and closing cemetery lots for burials is is as established by resolution.

(b)      Please note that there will be an additional cost in the amount established by resolution for a winter burial and a burial scheduled any time after 3:00 p.m., year-round, including full burial and cremation.

(Code 1955, § 7A-8; Ord. No. 903, § 9, 8-5-1996; Ord. No. 954, § 1, 10-19-2015; Ord. No. 961, § 1, 7-1-2019)

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Please keep in mind that maintenance such as mowing and weed eating is done throughout the spring/summer months, the caretaker and any employees assisting them will need to have the area clear for that to happen.