“Burial” means the opening and closing of a grave for the interment of human remains.

“Cemetery” means any cemetery owned or operated by Lindon City for the purpose of receiving the remains of deceased humans. The term also includes any cemetery operated within the city limits of Lindon City.

“City” means Lindon City.

“Double burial” means the burial of two (2) human bodies in adjacent burial lots.

“Double depth burial” means the burial of the remains of two (2) human bodies in the same burial lot in separate vaults, one (1) on top of the other.

“Infant” is defined as any child who is able to be buried in a casket no greater than thirty-six inches (36") long.

“Lot” means a grave site in any cemetery owned by the city.

“Lot owner or purchaser” means the purchaser of burial rights or privileges evidenced by a burial rights certificate.

“Resident” is defined as a person whose primary residence is within Lindon City or whose last known primary residence address was within the city before moving to a care facility or to be cared for by a family member that is not within the city. Residency shall be determined at the time the city receives a request for interment. Except as permitted in this definition, if a person to be buried is deceased at the time of purchase of the interment, residency shall be determined by the primary residency of the deceased person at the time of death.

“Veteran” is defined as anyone who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserves. A person who has had a dishonorable discharge does not typically qualify as a veteran. (Ord. 2021-1 §1, amended, 2021; Ord. 2016-20 §1, amended, 2016; Ord. 2014-15, amended, 2014; Ord. 2012-4, amended, 2012; Ord. 3-94, amended, 1994; Ord. 11-92, adopted, 1992)