In Poland, the vast majority of various issues and aspects are regulated by law. It is no different in the case of graves, or more precisely, the right to them. It turns out that in some cases it can only be assigned for a specific period of time. How to check?
What is the right to a grave? The law does not regulate this issue precisely
Issues related to burial are regulated by the provisions of the Act on Cemeteries and Burial of the Dead, and in addition they are supplemented by regulations of specific cemeteries. Importantly, it is worth mentioning at the very beginning that in Poland it is not possible to acquire ownership rights to a given grave, i.e. burial place. It can only be made available by the administrator for a fee and this right applies to both parish and municipal cemeteries. However, this is not the end of the curiosities, as neither the act nor the regulations explain the issue of the right to a grave. So what is it? Generally speaking, the right is a set of rights, including the right to a specific burial place, to hold ceremonies, as well as to the arrangement, decoration and care of the tombstone itself. Two issues are important here, namely the fee and who owns the right to the grave.
Grave fees. After 20 years, it can be used for the burial of another person
In the case of the right to a grave, the financial aspect is important, which is nothing other than the maintenance of the grave. Such a fee is called a deposit fee. By paying it at the time of purchasing the burial place and then creating the grave, we acquire the right to it for a specified period of time, most often 20 years. After this time, do it again otherwise, the grave may be used for the burial of another person. As for the amount itself, it depends, among others, on: from the location of the cemetery. In larger cities you pay much more, even over PLN 1,500 for a single grave.
Whose right to the grave belongs? Whose right to the grave belongs? Photo Maciej Wasilewski / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Whose right to the grave belongs? This is one person
According to the regulations, the right to the grave, including taking care of it and paying fees, belongs to the immediate remaining family. If there is more than one person, the administrator should be appointed with the consent of all authorized persons. In the event of disagreement in the family, it is determined by the court. According to most cemetery regulations, each grave should have an appointed administrator, i.e. guardian. He is the one who most often pays for the creation of the grave and signs the contract with the cemetery manager. Most often, it is the spouse, parent or child of the deceased, and in the event of their death, the right to the grave is inherited. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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