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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title XL. Real and Personal Property § 704.08. Cemeteries; right of ingress and egress for visiting or maintenance - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-xl-real-and-personal-property/fl-st-sect-704-08/
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