Wisconsin § 157.114 Duty to provide for burials.

Wisconsin Statutes

§ 157.114 — Duty to provide for burials.

Wisconsin § 157.114

Ch. 157Disposition of human remains

Subch.subch. II of ch. 157 SUBCHAPTER II

CEMETERIES

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Wis. Stat. § 157.114 (2026).

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114(1) (1) In this section, “cemetery authority” does not include a municipality that takes control of a cemetery under s. 157.115 (1) (b) .
114(2) (2) A cemetery authority shall, insofar as practicable, provide for burials during each season, including winter. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit a cemetery authority from charging a reasonable fee to recover the costs related to providing for a burial during difficult weather conditions.

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157.114
157.114(1) (1) In this section, “cemetery authority” does not include a municipality that takes control of a cemetery under s. 157.115 (1) (b) .
157.114(2) (2) A cemetery authority shall, insofar as practicable, provide for burials during each season, including winter. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit a cemetery authority from charging a reasonable fee to recover the costs related to providing for a burial during difficult weather conditions.