AGENCY: Payson (Utah)
SERIES: 28394
TITLE: Cemetery deed book
DATES: 1888-1901.
ARRANGEMENT: Generally chronological by recording date.
DESCRIPTION: These are copies of actual deeds issued to owners of cemetery plots. They are used to keep an accurate record of plot ownership and whether they have perpetual care. They include deed number, date issued, name of owner, amount of ground purchased, description of grave purchased, amount paid and receipt number. In some communities these deeds are recorded by the county recorder, but in most communities the deeds are not recorded and the municipality retains the official copy. These deeds are also called "Burial Rights."
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Burial records, GRS-286
AUTHORIZED: 11/05/2013
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently or until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This series has permanent historical value as documentation of lot ownership in the cemetery.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public