When James Chappelka brought out his cemetery plot deed, he didn’t take time to read the fine print. It was only years later when he wanted to sell the land that he discovered an unusual clause.
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Publication: Associated Content Article Excerpt: …She is the last surviving member of her family and none of her children or grandchildren would be using these graves. So what to do with them? She could have sold them, but that might require a lot of traveling from her home over 50 miles [...] Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lyan_zurke/111725515/ As people move around, whether for a better climate or to be near family, they often find that arrangements they might have made years ago for their final resting place are no longer appropriate for their current needs. Perhaps you’re among that company, or you may have some other reason altogether for [...] Understand your options before you sell So you have unwanted cemetery property, what options are available to you and what should you take into consideration? You must have the right to sell the property After running across an interesting thread on Ask MetaFilter regarding tips about selling or marketing cemetery plots, I thought some of the advice might be of value to the readers of Cemetery-Plot.com. The forum post comes from Lauralee Smith who asks: Trying to sell four adjacent cemetery plots. Funeral home suggested Craigslist ads, which I am currently [...] Article: 13 On Your Side: A look at cemetery fees Article Excerpt: When a family member dies, it’s a difficult time to make significant decisions. That’s why many people pre-purchase burial plots or pre-pay for funeral arrangements. But, when Sandy Cobb tried to donate the pre-purchased plot she [...] About The Plot Exchange Founded in 1999 by Internet Publisher Michael D. Martin Source: ICFFA Consumer Resource Guide on Cemetery and Burial Can I resell my grave? It really depends on the rules and regulations of the cemetery and the laws of the state or province in which the cemetery is located. While some cemeteries will repurchase graves, others have laws restricting the resale to a third party. What happens if [...] Publication: Bucks County Courier Times Article Excerpt: For Sale: Prime piece of real estate; great location; beautiful view; quiet neighborhood; maintenance included; price reduced. Act now. These cemetery plots won’t be around forever. The above advertisement may be an exaggeration, but genuine listings for cemetery plots are flooding the classified advertising pages of [...] Publication: Wall Street Journal Article Excerpt: For nearly 20 years, John Dotson planned to spend eternity at Block 29L, Lot 58, Site 1DD at Parklawn Memorial Park in Rockville, Md. Heaven will have to wait. Plagued by a series of misfortunes at home, from job loss to multiple illnesses, Mr. Dotson has [...] |
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