Washington HB2239 allows private land to be designated as family burial grounds for interment of remains.

Washington HB2239 creates a legal framework for designating privately owned land as family burial grounds for interment of human remains. The bill allows natural persons to establish family burial grounds on land they own, provided the land qualifies for a real estate tax exemption. Owners of such burial grounds cannot sell plots or charge fees for services related to interments. The bill also outlines requirements for mausoleums and columbaria on family burial grounds, including construction standards and compliance with local laws.

Washington HB2239 allows private land to be designated as family burial grounds for interment of remains.

Washington HB2239 creates a legal framework for designating privately owned land as family burial grounds for interment of human remains. The bill allows natural persons to establish family burial grounds on land they own, provided the land qualifies for a real estate tax exemption. Owners of such burial grounds cannot sell plots or charge fees for services related to interments. The bill also outlines requirements for mausoleums and columbaria on family burial grounds, including construction standards and compliance with local laws.