Cemetery Application Procedures
The County Commission, in conjunction with the Probate Judge, is charged with issuance of cemetery licenses. The Code of Alabama Section
22-20-4 defines the procedures to establish a cemetery or extend an existing cemetery.
A submission to the County Commission and Office of the Probate Judge should be completed as follows:
The deeded property owner(s) shall submit a letter to the County Commission and Probate Judge requesting the establishment
of a cemetery or extending an existing cemetery. For a listing of all the requirements and fees, please see the attached link:
Cemetery Application Requirements.
A letter and all the documentation mentioned in the above link, will be issued by the Commission Office to the Health Department. The Health Department will investigate all paperwork. Upon completion of the investigation, the Health Department will issue a report to the County Commission with their decision.
Once approval letters have been received back from the County Engineer/Chief Engineer and Health Department, the proposed cemetery will be placed on the next Commission Meeting Agenda for consideration of approval.
If approved, the Commission will place the proposed cemetery on the next Commission Meeting Agenda. The Commission will provide a letter to the Probate Judge to issue a license. A copy of the license and boundary survey/location map shall be recorded in the Probate Recording Department.
If you have any questions, please contact the Commission Office at (334) 514-5841. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Updated 11-2021
