RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • Regulation #1

    All questions and issues concerning burial at the Tubac Historic Cemetery are solely determined by the board of the Tubac Historic Cemetery Society, Inc.. All decisions are final and binding.

  • Regulation #2

    The board members are within their rights to create, adopt and implement its own rules and procedures including but not limited to: burial arrangements, visitation hours, and prohibition of alcohol consumption.

  • Regulation #3

    There must be a documented lineage and ancestry to the area of Tubac, and must have a blood relative already presently buried at the Tubac Cemetery.

  • Regulation #4

    A donation fee is required in order to continue the preservation of and maintenance of the cemetery. (This may be waived in extreme hardship circumstances). All payments are final.

  • Regulation #5

    The location of burial is determined solely by the burial committee. Double stacking is mandatory. New plots must be excavated to a minimum of 8 (eight) feet, there are no exceptions. The family members are responsible for making their own arrangements to prepare the plots for burial. This is not the responsibility of the board. (For recommendations of machinery rental please ask committee members).

  • Regulation #6

    A Committee member shall be present before, during and after closing. The grounds will then be checked for any trash or belongings left behind. The cemetery is not responsible for items left behind or lost. If damage, trash or any debris is found to be left behind, the committee reserves the right to fine the associated family, in order to restore the grounds.

  • Regulation #7

    Any operation, construction, grave markings or changes made to the grounds, MUST be approved by the committee first.

  • Regulation #8

    The Burial Committee will arrange cemetery clean ups twice per year preferably in October and April, to maintain and preserve the grounds.  The committee reserves the right to host yearly special events & meetings relating to the cemetery. Events and meetings for the public will be conducted by committee regarding Holiday events, cleanup, and cemetery updates. Notification distribution will be by Facebook, Website, and/or Flyers.

  • Regulation #9

    The burial committee reserves the right to remove weeds, flowers, trees, shrubs or other plants if they become unsightly or if their removal is necessary. This also applies to existing decorations that may also become unsightly or pose unnecessary risk/ hazard to the surrounding plots.

RULES

Alcohol

Alcohol use and consumption is prohibited

Noise

Please be courteous; NO loud noises or music

Between the hours of: 08:00 PM- 08:00 AM

Fire

The use of fire is strictly prohibited

Trash

DO NOT leave any trash or debris behind. You may be fined for any remaining trash on or near you plot.

Changes

Any changes to the grounds are prohibited without prior approval.

Fencing/ Decor

Fencing around plots are NOT allowed. Any decor that causes debris will be removed.