Title
Resolution to Approve New Fees for Fairview Cemetery
Memorandum
The attached resolution for your consideration and approval proposes the following fee increases for Fairview Cemetery services.
The current and proposed fees are attached. The proposed fees were determined based upon increased sexton costs and analysis of staff resources needed to administer cemetery services.
Staff requests your approval of the proposed Fairview Cemetery fee schedule.
Staff
Prepared by: Kristen Vander Lugt, Deputy Clerk
Reviewed by: Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Ordinance No. 17-11 (Cemeteries) was approved by City Council on July 3, 2017, transferring the management of the City cemetery to the City Clerk;
Whereas, The existing fees for Fairview Cemetery have not been updated since 2021 and sexton costs have increased;
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Fee Type |
Current Fee |
Proposed Fee |
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Full Grave Burial |
$ 750.00 |
$ 900.00 |
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Full Grave Burial - Weekend |
$ 900.00 |
$ 1,100.00 |
|
Cremations Burial |
$ 400.00 |
$ 500.00 |
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Cremations Burial - Weekend |
$ 650.00 |
$ 750.00 |
|
Infant Burial |
$ 350.00 |
$ 500.00 |
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Full Grave Disinterment |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ 1,150.00 |
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Cremation Disinterment |
$ 500.00 |
$ 500.00 |
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Transfer of Lot Ownership |
$ 100.00 |
$150.00 |
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Additional Grave within Same Lot |
$ 75.00 |
$ 100.00 |
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Sale of Full Grave Lot - Resident |
$ 750.00 |
$ 850.00 |
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Sale of Full Grave Lot - Non-Resident |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ 1,100.00 |
Whereas, The ordinance allows for the price of lots and other services to be set by Resolution of City Council;
Whereas, The City Clerk’s Office has reviewed the existing fees, sexton costs, and made comparisons to other municipal cemeteries; and
Whereas, A public hearing on the proposed fee schedule was held on May 4, 2026;
RESOLVED, That the attached fee scheduled be approved and effective July 1, 2026; and
RESOLVED, That City Council authorizes the City Clerk to take all necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.