Rhode Island General Laws 23-18-2. Location of mausoleums and columbaria
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Every community mausoleum, other than structures containing crypts erected or controlled by churches and religious societies, and every columbarium, or other similar structure intended to hold or contain the bodies or remains of the dead, the spaces, crypts, or niches of which are available to the public, shall be located only within the confines of an established cemetery.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 721, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-18-2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-18-2
- Columbarium: means a structure or room, or other space in a building or structure of durable or lasting fireproof construction, containing niches, used, or intended to be used, to contain cremated human remains. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-18-1
- Community mausoleum: means a structure or building of durable or lasting construction, used or intended to be used, for the permanent disposition in crypts or spaces therein of the remains of deceased persons, provided the crypts or spaces and their use are available to or may be obtained by individuals for a price in money or other form of security. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-18-1