Can I bury a body on private property?
Yes. No formal designation of the private or family burial ground is required, though some people choose to place a designation of the private or family burial ground in the deed records in their county so that there is a public record of the location. Generally, records should be kept by the land-owner or family of whose body is buried where and when it was buried. The location of cemeteries is regulated by – 711.008 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. The rules effectively prevent the creation of new cemeteries within city limits. (New) Cemeteries cannot be within: one mile of cities with a population of 5,000 to 25,000; two miles of cities with a population of 25,000 to 50,000; three miles of cities with a population of 50,000 to 100,000; four miles of cities with a population of 100,000 to 200,000; and five miles of cities with a population of over 200,000. For more information please refer to the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 711.
Yes. No formal designation of the private or family burial ground is required, though some people choose to place a designation of the private or family burial ground in the deed records in their county so that there is a public record of the location. Generally, records should be kept by the land-owner or family of whose body is buried where and when it was buried. See ‘Forms and brochures’ page, Establishing a Family Cemetery in Texas.
