Pennsylvania Statutes Title 9 P.S. Burial Grounds § 212. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Burial ground authority.”An individual, municipality, ecclesiastical society, cemetery association or other entity which has charge of a historic burial place.

“Historic burial lot.”An individual burial site within a historic burial place.

“Historic burial place.”A tract of land that has been in existence as a burial ground for more than 100 years wherein there have been no burials for at least 50 years and wherein there will be no future burials or listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as determined by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

“Tomb.” A vault containing the remains of a deceased person.