(a) The general assembly recognizes that the operation of a cemetery is a public purpose and further recognizes that the proper maintenance of a cemetery or burial grounds, whether private or public, is in the interest of the public health and safety serving a valid public purpose.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 46-7-101

  • 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.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(b) A trust created for the perpetual care or improvement of a cemetery or graves lessens the burden of government and, therefore, is found and declared to be a charitable trust. To that end, the general assembly declares its support for the establishment and formation of a trust corporation to act as trustee of a charitable trust for the perpetual care of private cemeteries.
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