Who is allowed to own a cemetery?

In Connecticut, ownership of cemeteries is specifically allowed for towns and ecclesiastical societies. This regulation reflects the historical context in which cemeteries were often established by local communities or religious organizations to provide burial spaces for their members. By allowing towns and ecclesiastical societies to own cemeteries, the law recognizes their role in managing these spaces in accordance with the values and practices of the communities or faiths they serve.

Ownership by these entities also supports the idea of cemeteries as places of public and communal significance rather than solely private or commercial ventures. This structure helps ensure that cemeteries are managed in a way that respects the deceased and provides for the needs of the living who are connected to these burial sites. Other options, while they may pertain to different contexts of land ownership and management, do not align with the specific legal framework governing cemetery ownership in Connecticut.