Duty to provide for burials

Wis. Stat. § 157.114 — under CEMETERIES.

Wis. Stat. § 157.114

157.114 Duty to provide for burials. (1) In this section, “cemetery authority” does not include a municipality that takes control of a cemetery under s. 157.115 (1) (b).

May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)

157.114

DISPOSITION OF HUMAN REMAINS

(2) A cemetery authority shall, insofar as practicable, provide for burials during each season, including winter. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit a cemetery authority from charging a reasonable fee to recover the costs related to providing for a burial during difficult weather conditions. History: 2001 a. 16.