Louisiana § RS 8:803 - Descent of title to cemetery space
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:803 — Descent of title to cemetery space, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:803. Descent of title to cemetery space
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, every right of interment and cemetery space shall be subject to the laws of this state pertaining to community property, inheritance, including but not limited to the laws of intestacy, donations inter vivos and mortis causa, and successions.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2022, No. 574, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:803
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:803 cover?
Section RS 8:803 ("Descent of title to cemetery space") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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