Cemeteries

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This is Chapter 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Cemeteries.” It is part of Title 57 “Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries”. It contains 46 laws divided across 10 structures.

Article 1	General Provisions
Article 2	Jointly Owned Cemeteries
Article 4	Abandoned or Previously Unidentified Cemeteries; Removal of Remains
Article 3	Disposition of Property for Maintenance and Care
Article 5	Acquisition of Abandoned Lots in Cities and Certain Towns
Article 3.1	Endowment Trusts for Perpetual Care
Article 3.2	Perpetual Care Funds, Preneed Burial Contracts and Consumer Protections
Article 6	Pre-Need Burial Contracts -- Consumer Protection
Article 7	Cremation
Article 8	Pet Cemeteries