As used in this chapter:

(1) “Cemetery” means land or structure used or intended to be used for the interment/entombment of human remains, including facilities used for the final disposition of cremated remains.

(2) “For-profit cemetery” means any person, partnership, corporation, or business entity operating a cemetery for purposes of generating a profit, specifically excluding churches, religious organizations, any nonprofit entities, and veteran organizations.

81 Del. Laws, c. 385, § 1;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 1002

  • Cemetery: means land or structure used or intended to be used for the interment/entombment of human remains, including facilities used for the final disposition of cremated remains. See Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 1002
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.