§ 160A-341 Authority to establish and operate cemeteries
§ 160A-342 Authority to transfer cemeteries
§ 160A-343 Authority to abandon cemeteries
§ 160A-344 Authority to assume control of abandoned cemeteries
§ 160A-345 Authority to condemn cemeteries
§ 160A-346 Authority to condemn easements for perpetual care
§ 160A-347 Perpetual care trust funds
§ 160A-348 Regulation of city cemeteries
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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 160A > Article 17 - Cemeteries

  • cemetery: includes columbariums and facilities for cremation. See North Carolina General Statutes 160A-341
  • Council: means the governing board of a city. See North Carolina General Statutes 160A-1
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • property: shall include all property, both real and personal. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3