Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio

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"A cemetery may be considered as abandoned when all or practically all of the bodies have been Removed therefrom and no bodies have been buried therein for a great many years, and the cemetery has been so long neglected as entirely to lose its identity as such, and is no longer known, recognized and respected by the public as a cemetery. 1953 OAG 2978."

Friday, March 3, 2023

Offering some current links from the Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing - Ohio Cemetery Registration Guide & More

 Sharing some links to keep handy for those who have an interest in Active / Registered Cemeteries in Ohio. 

This Ohio Government website would be of interest to those who own and operate an Active / Registered cemetery - and/or those who are contemplating submitting a complaint pertaining to an Active / Registered cemetery.:  

 CEMETERIES

The Ohio Cemetery Registration Guide

2023 Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission Meeting Dates

Applications and Forms

Cemetery Grants

Filing a Complaint Against a Cemetery

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