Placing, depositing, or scattering of ashes on graves prohibited.
Norfolk City Code § 12-211.1
in effectSec. 12-211.1. - Placing, depositing, or scattering of ashes on graves prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or scatter the ashes of a deceased human or animal on, over or beside any grave located in any of the public cemeteries or burial grounds of the city set forth in section 12-6, except as may be authorized by the Council.
(b) In the event any such ashes have been so placed, deposited, or scattered, the ashes shall be handled by duly authorized city cemetery personnel in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the city manager.
(Ord. No. 44,039, § 1, 11-9-10)
Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH12CE_ARTIIIGERURE_S12-211.1PLDESCASGRPRFetched: 11/1/2026
