Florida § 704.08 - Cemeteries; right of ingress and egress for visiting or maintenance.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 704.08 — Cemeteries; right of ingress and egress for visiting or maintenance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 704.08. Cemeteries; right of ingress and egress for visiting or maintenance.
The relatives and descendants of any person buried in a cemetery shall have an easement for ingress and egress for the purpose of visiting the cemetery at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner. The owner of the land may designate the easement. If the cemetery is abandoned or otherwise not being maintained, such relatives and descendants may request the owner to provide for reasonable maintenance of the cemetery, and, if the owner refuses or fails to maintain the cemetery, the relatives and descendants shall have the right to maintain the cemetery.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 704.08
What does Florida Statutes § 704.08 cover?
Section 704.08 ("Cemeteries; right of ingress and egress for visiting or maintenance.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 704.08?
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