Wisconsin § 157.111 - Opening and closing of burial places.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 157.111 — Opening and closing of burial places., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 157.111. Opening and closing of burial places.
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. 157.111 History History: 1993 a. 386 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 157.111
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 157.111 cover?
Section 157.111 ("Opening and closing of burial places.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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