ACPA - Cemetery Theft & Vandalism

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Cemetery Theft & Vandalism - A Real Problem!

Should you see a cemetery being disturbed by vandals, looters or construction equipment, whether or not it is marked by headstones or a fence, call local law enforcement authorities at once. State laws protect cemeteries and provide a legal framework for removing the grave remains in a dignified manner. All burials must be removed according to legal statutes before the landowner can use the property for any other purpose. The same protection applies to isolated burials. However, you may know more about obscure cemetery statutes than the authorities, so be sure to inform them of pertinent cemetery laws.

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