Lists, Below is the response that I just received from Dr. Eubanks. While it doesn't offer a legal solution to the problem in St. Martinville, it's always good to explore all possible avenues. Perhaps going back to the Cemeteries Act, we will find a loophole. Please note: This is being posted directly to both the LA-CEMETERIES and ACADIAN-CAJUN lists. No need to re-post. Brenda "Dear Ms. Perkins: Because the St. Martinville Cemetery is the property of the church, they have control of activities within the cemetery. The Division of Archaeology coordinates the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Act. The Unmarked Human Sites Board has jurisdiction for issuing permits for the removal and disposition of human remains that are not from within a marked cemetery. Unfortunately there is little I can offer to help in this situation. Working with officials of the church is the only approach that I can recommend. Sincerely, Thomas Hales Eubanks, Ph.D., RPA State Archaeologist Division of Archaeology 1051 N. 3rd St. P. O. Box 44247 Baton Rouge, LA 70804" ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1