At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council the rules and regulations governing Cedar Hill Cemetery were further revised and restated.
The update was recommended by Bessemer Publics Works Director Michael Reese.
The Council agreed that it was necessary to clarify the office hours, cemetery lot pricing and opening and closing fees.
The official office hours for Cedar Hill will be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday. The gate hours shall remain unchanged and shall be open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The price for cemetery lots shall be $2,400 per grave space. Opening and closing fees, Monday through Saturday, shall be $1,250; Sunday and holidays shall be $2,250.
Cremation burials without services shall be $75 and with a service $175.00.
There shall also be a fee for tent and chair setup.
All fees shall be paid in advance and are subject to change by further resolution.
Councilwoman Carla Jackson made a motion to approve the resolution amending the rules and regulations for Cedar Hill Cemetery. Councilman Teco Stephens and Councilwoman Sarah Person seconded the motion. The motion carried.
