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I share in the sadness of Uncle Robert's recent passing and his beautiful celebration of life. 'Eo Anakala Robert.
Which leads me to this question. What laws govern a family's ability to bury their loved ones on their home property? Hawaii has many small graveyards and family plots all throughout our islands. In modern times however, we have pretty much herded our dearly departed off to the graveyards. But if I had a choice, I'd want to be laid to rest right here on our family property. I've been told that's illegal. However, there must be some provisions made for certain situations.
Anybody got info to share?
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I ran across this info before but I can't find it exactly. But:
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/b...awaii.html
"Where can bodies be buried in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, bodies must be buried on land approved as a cemetery by the county council. Before burying a body on private land or establishing a family cemetery, you should check with the local registrar."
http://archives.starbulletin.com/96/07/2...tory3.html
"The practice had not been allowed in
30 years, but a Big Isle family
got the law changed"
I remember stumbling across information on a real estate information search that described how you have to draw a map of your property and make it clear where the burial site is. Good luck in your search.
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About time beer came in a biodegradable plastic bottle.
Raise the container deposit/redemption to $1 and that litter will vanish.
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" It's now legal to bury relatives in private residential or agricultural plots."
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Another reason we don't have a well.
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Wow! So it is legal in Hawaii! Thanks for sharing. Aside from all the legal considerations regarding possible sale of real estate, this law is a great law for families who do have these legacy lands and are able to bring their loved ones "home." I've traveled extensively throughout the pacific and this is a common practice in many of the island nations. Graves on family properties are as common as coconut trees. kids play on and around the graves and families treat these graves with great reverence and respect. Ditching the traditional western lens will help you better understand this practice.
As more people become hip to the "economics of death," many more are choosing to ditch the traditional funeral. Such funerals and cemetery burials can run into the thousands of dollars. From embalming to coffins, everything comes with a price. And a price on the environment too. Studies have found that the materials used to build coffins might need to be looked at further. The best thing for the environment might be a cardboard box. [
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Home grave sites are common in Samoa, many in the front yard of homes as you walk up to their door:
http://www.torrens-nieves.com/sitebuilde...48x417.jpg
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I know I would rather be buried here on our family land.....
