Public cemeteries required to allow individuals to be buried in accordance with their recognized religion, and public cemeteries required to allow green burials.

Summary

The bill obligates any public cemetery—municipal, town, or otherwise—to permit burial in accordance with a person's recognized religion, including green burials that meet state standards. It also sets a default limit of 300 green burials per acre over a 100‑year period, but allows higher density when green burial is part of a religious rite. The measure seeks to protect religious burial rights and expand environmentally friendly options.

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