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Division of Cemeteries

Mission

Under the supervision of the Cemetery Board, the division administers provisions of law dealing with cemetery corporations, including rules and regulations, the sale of lots, charges for services, the acquisition of lands and other activities by cemeteries under sections 1501 et seq. of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.

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Relevant Laws, Administrative Rules and Regulations, and Rules of Procedure of the New York State Cemetery Board Governing Cemetery and Crematory Operations
Contains section 1501 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, rules and directives promulgated by the New York State Cemetery Board, and other sections of various laws that pertain to cemeteries

Cemetery Law Manual
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