Lands for and improvement of cemeteries

14-1007. Lands for and improvement of cemeteries. The governing body of any city of the second class may purchase, hold and pay for, in the manner hereinbefore mentioned, lands not exceeding eighty acres in one body outside the limits of such city, for the purpose of burial of the dead. The council shall provide for the survey, platting, grading, fencing, ornamenting and improvement of all the burial and cemetery grounds and the avenues leading thereto owned by such city, and may construct walks, and rear and protect ornamental trees therein, and provide for paying the expense thereof. History: L. 1872, ch. 100, § 71; March 13; R.S. 1923, § 14-1007. Source or prior law: L. 1867, ch. 68, art. 3, § 2, ¶¶ 48, 49; G.S. 1868, ch. 19, § 30, ¶¶ 48, 49; L. 1871, ch. 62, § 51. Attorney General's Opinions: Eminent domain; procedure act; human remains; compensation. 88-73. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026