Opening and closing of burial places

Wis. Stat. § 157.111
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If a grave, mausoleum space or other place used or intended to be used for the burial of human remains is located in a cemetery owned or operated by a cemetery authority, only the cemetery authority or a person designated by the cemetery authority may open or close the grave, mausoleum space or other place used or intended to be used for the burial of human remains.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/157.111Fetched: 10/7/2026