Hanksville Town Cemetery
The Hanksville Town Cemetery is managed by the town municipality to provide a peaceful and respectfully maintained resting place for local residents and their families.
Cemetery Information & Location
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Physical Address/Directions: Hanksville Cemetery, Hanksville, UT 84734
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Operating Hours: No official operating hours. The cemetery is open to visitors daily, dawn to dusk.
Memorial Day Services
Each year, the Hanksville community gathers at the town cemetery to honor and remember those who have served.
The annual Memorial Day service is held on the last Monday of May
10:00AM
Cemetery Cleanup Dates
May
Plot Purchasing & Fees
Those wishing to make Hanksville their final resting place, or the resting place of a loved one, may purchase burial plots through the Hanksville Town. Plots cannot be purchased or reserved online. All plot reservations, deed transfers, and burial rights certificates are handled directly through the Town Clerk.
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Resident Plot Fee: $35.00 (Requires 1 consecutive year of residency prior to application)
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Non-Resident Plot Fee: $250.00
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Opening/Closing Fee: $150.00
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Holiday or Weekend Rate: $250
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Purchasing Guidelines:
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Any individual 21 years of age or older may reserve a plot.
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Requests for more than five (5) plots require formal review and approval by the Town Council.
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Plots may not be purchased for the purpose of reselling for profit.
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Owners may transfer burial rights to other parties by completing the required transfer forms with the Town Clerk.
See the associated town ordinance for more information
Monuments, Markers & Decorations
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Markers: Every burial plot (casket or cremation) must have a permanent marker. Only one marker is allowed per plot unless a second military-issued marker is provided. Markers must fit within the boundaries of the purchased plot.
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Maintenance: Monuments and markers are the personal property of the plot owners or their heirs. Maintenance, repair, and liability for these stones fall entirely to the owner.
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Coping: Cement, brick, or stone coping is permitted in the New Section only and must be placed at least six (6) inches inside the lot boundary line.
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Decorations: Fresh and artificial floral arrangements are welcome. However, the Town reserves the right to remove displaced decorations, existing shrubbery, or unauthorized fencing that interferes with grounds maintenance. The Town is not responsible for damaged or stolen decorations.
Historical Information & Burial Records
For those conducting genealogical research or looking to locate existing family plots, the following external resources provide historical photos and digitized burial records for the Hanksville Town Cemetery: