This bill establishes regulations for family burial grounds on privately owned property in Washington State. It defines a "family burial ground" as an area designated for the burial of human remains, which may include individuals related by birth, marriage, or adoption. The bill allows natural persons to designate their land as a family burial ground, requiring written consent from all co-owners if the property is jointly owned. It sets specific restrictions on the location of these burial grounds, including setbacks from property boundaries and critical areas, and prohibits the sale of burial plots or charging fees for services related to the burial.

Additionally, the bill mandates that property owners record each burial with the county auditor, including details such as the deceased's name, dates of birth and death, and the location of the grave. It also requires property owners to disclose the existence of a family burial ground to prospective buyers before selling the property. Local governments are granted the authority to regulate or prohibit the establishment of family burial grounds. The bill amends existing laws to exempt family burial grounds from certain cemetery regulations, thereby creating a new chapter in Title 68 RCW dedicated to these provisions.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 68.05.400, 68.20.010, 68.20.140, 68.50.130