Is it illegal to build graves in rural areas

According to the query of Huaru.com, it is known that it is not legal for an individual to build a grave site on the collective land of a rural village. Areas where the construction of graves is prohibited include arable land, forest land; city parks, scenic spots and cultural relics protection zones; near reservoirs and river dykes and water protection zones; and on both sides of main railroads and highways.

Article 10 of the Funeral Management Regulations prohibits the construction of graves in the following areas: arable land, forest land; city parks, scenic spots and cultural relics protection zones; near reservoirs and river dykes and water protection zones; railroads, highways and roads on both sides of the main line. Existing graves in the areas specified in the preceding paragraph shall be relocated or buried y within a limited period of time without leaving graves, except for graves with historical, artistic and scientific value that are protected by the state to be preserved.