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CEMETERY
Although not a major function of local government, many towns in North Carolina do
provide places for the burial of human dead. In many instances, this function has been
assumed by towns owing to the default of earlier, private enterprises. In such cases,
it becomes incumbent upon the town to maintain and care for the grounds.
Apex was forced into the cemetery "business" in a manner similar to that described
above. Today, there is a 12 acre Town Cemetery, the result of two previously private
owned graveyards that went out of business. Less than one-third of the space available
for burials has so far been taken. Since this facility dates back to the early part of
the century, it is likely that the remaining two-thirds will be adequate for Apex's
needs for a long time to come.
Apex sells individuals graves in this cemetery for $90.00. With the receipts from
these sales, the Town is able to maintain the grounds, keep records, and assume over-all
responsibility for the cemetery's administration. It is recommended that the Town
continue to provide this service while employing certain of the funds from this operation
to the beautification of the grounds. Many areas of the cemetery are in need of at
least a degree of landscaping. If m90e to look attractive, this park-like setting
could serve, in addition to its obvious function, as a place of quiet refuge for the
living. A landscape architect should be retained for this purpose.
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| Full Text | CEMETERY Although not a major function of local government, many towns in North Carolina do provide places for the burial of human dead. In many instances, this function has been assumed by towns owing to the default of earlier, private enterprises. In such cases, it becomes incumbent upon the town to maintain and care for the grounds. Apex was forced into the cemetery "business" in a manner similar to that described above. Today, there is a 12 acre Town Cemetery, the result of two previously private owned graveyards that went out of business. Less than one-third of the space available for burials has so far been taken. Since this facility dates back to the early part of the century, it is likely that the remaining two-thirds will be adequate for Apex's needs for a long time to come. Apex sells individuals graves in this cemetery for $90.00. With the receipts from these sales, the Town is able to maintain the grounds, keep records, and assume over-all responsibility for the cemetery's administration. It is recommended that the Town continue to provide this service while employing certain of the funds from this operation to the beautification of the grounds. Many areas of the cemetery are in need of at least a degree of landscaping. If m90e to look attractive, this park-like setting could serve, in addition to its obvious function, as a place of quiet refuge for the living. A landscape architect should be retained for this purpose. - 24 - |
