5 . Discuss the idea of eliminating the requirement for grave liners and vaults for all burials , particularly those in the historic core , at Mount Auburn a . What is the ripple effect on funeral directors who sell vaults ? b . Are grave liners needed for safety of double-depth natural burial ;
6 . Re-use of graves ; this topic also requires legislative action , but it could extend Mount Auburn ’ s life as an active burial ground if lot owner permission is granted . a . Re-use by a non-relative after 50 years , for example i . Would Mount Auburn lift out soil ( and bones ) and place it back into the grave ? b . What other solutions might be available when taking the re-use approach ? 7 . Consider the use of two-tier burials when one grave is in an old lot at a depth that would allow a second , natural burial , on top of the first interment 8 . Determine other ways in which natural burial or alternative options could save space , buy time as an active cemetery , or increase income .
LONG-TERM GOALS ( FY2035 – FY2050 ):
1 . Identify lots , possibly those sold since 1950 with an implied promise of double-tier burials to ensure that those lots are grandfathered-in , if there is a decision to stop using grave liners .
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