Requirements of national laws and regulations for cemeteries

We in China pay more attention to burying ourselves in the grave. Not only that, some children may build graves for them after their parents die, and they are also very luxurious. In fact, our country also has regulations on this. So what are the specific provisions of our country's laws on building graves? Here are some related contents for you.

First, what are the specific provisions of Chinese law on building graves?

The provisions of Chinese laws on building graves are scattered in the Land Management Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on Funeral Management in the State Council, and the Regulations on Funeral Management.

Implementation measures "and other laws, regulations and rules.

First, these laws, regulations or rules stipulate that the establishment of public welfare cemeteries and other funeral facilities for rural villagers must be approved. Article 9 of the Regulations on Funeral Management stipulates: "No unit or individual may build funeral facilities without approval. Rural public cemetery shall not provide grave land for people other than villagers. It is forbidden to establish or restore clan cemeteries. "

Second, the location of the tomb was restricted. For example, Article 36, paragraph 2, and Article 74 of the Land Management Law respectively stipulate that "it is forbidden to occupy cultivated land to build kilns and graves" and "in violation of the provisions of this law", the land administrative departments of the people's governments at or above the county level shall order them to make corrections within a time limit and may also impose a fine; If it constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law. "

The third is to respect the funeral customs of ethnic minorities. Article 6 of the Regulations on Funeral Management stipulates: "Respect the funeral customs of ethnic minorities; If you voluntarily reform the funeral customs, no one else can interfere. "

2. Where is it forbidden to build graves?

Chapter II Management of Funeral Facilities Article 10 of the Regulations on Funeral Management stipulates that the construction of graves is prohibited in the following areas:

(1) Cultivated land and forest land;

(two) city parks, scenic spots and cultural relics protection areas;

(3) Near reservoirs, river dams and water source protection areas;

(four) on both sides of the railway and highway trunk lines. Existing graves in the areas specified in the preceding paragraph shall be moved or buried within a time limit, except for cemeteries with historical, artistic and scientific value protected by the state, and no graves shall be left.

3. Can people not be cremated after death?

Of course not. According to the relevant provisions of the household registration management system, people must cancel their household registration when they die, but now that the cremation system has been fully implemented, it is impossible not to cremate.

The above is about the specific provisions of Chinese laws on building graves. In fact, cemeteries are very popular in rural areas now. Cemetery has many advantages. Burning paper can save land and avoid fire, but it must be cremated anyway, which is also mandatory by law.