Record of interments, cremations and reductions; inspection.

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.


(2) A record shall be kept of the ownership of all plots in the cemetery which have been conveyed by the cemetery authority and of all transfers of plots in the cemetery. [Amended by 2021 c.296 §17]

Note: The amendments to 97.720 by section 17, chapter 296, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 33, chapter 296, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
(1) The person in charge of any premises on which interments or cremations are made shall keep a record of all remains interred or cremated on the premises under the person’s charge, in each case stating the name of each deceased person, the date of interment or cremation, and the name and address of the funeral service practitioner. The interment records shall be open to inspection by survivors of the decedent during the customary office hours of the cemetery authority.

(2) A record shall be kept of the ownership of all plots in the cemetery which have been conveyed by the cemetery authority and of all transfers of plots in the cemetery.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.