Most of your older cemeteries have what is called a public access road. Even if it is on private property.. The road may be over grown or not used in may years but go to the courthouse and check the deeds to the cemetery property. Mollie ----- Original Message ----- From: <Pegwolyb@aol.com> To: <TNSUMNER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 6:01 PM Subject: [TNSUMNER] Laws concerning graveyards on private property Date: 7/21/01 2:22:0 > i recently had a relative buried on private property and i understand that a > special permit was issued to the wife to enable her to do this. however, i > would think it is up to the present owner of a property to make the decision > to let you have access to it. that's is the advantage we have of using a > cemetary that is a member of the association of cemetaries. they have the > guarantee of 'keeping up' the grounds, etc. and being open to the public. > this sure is a sad situation: not being able to visit the graves. my > grandfather, george robert elmore is buried on property that at the time > belonged to my uncle. so i understand the situation re; finding out the name > of the owner at present. i would like to hear more discussion on this. thank > you, peggy > >