Policies & Procedures, Bereavement

INDEX

Burial Plot Map – 2/05
Certificate of Ownership
Funerals and Memorial Services
Funeral Practices and Customs Pamphlet – 12/04
GAR Map – Exhibit A
GAR Rules – Exhibit B
Installment Purchase, Members – 2/05
Plot Purchase Agreement, Dual Non-member
Plot Purchase Agreement, Non-member
Plot Purchase Agreement, Member
Plot Purchase Agreement, Time of Need
Rules, Temple Beth Or Cemetery – Exhibit C
Synagogue Burial List for Jewish Genealogy Project – 4/05
Yahrzeit Board Policy – 6/05


 


 

Burial Plot Map – 2/05

burial plot map - exhibit a1

    

 


 

Form: Certificate of Ownership

Temple Beth Or (TBO) recognizes __________ interest in and hereby conveys title to the described cemetery plot:

Agreement #                
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Cemetery, Snohomish, WA.
Temple Beth Or Section situated in the Ninth (9th) Addition, Block One (1), of Real Estate Parcels 132805-2-003-0001 and 122805-3-026-0003.
Lot        Space          

This conveyance of right, title, and interest in the above described plot shall be subject to present and future conditions, limitations, and restrictions. These conditions, limitations, and restrictions may be imposed by rules and regulations of the GAR Cemetery and/or TBO which are currently in effect and may be amended from time to time.  These conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by rules and regulations are also subject to the applicable laws of the State of Washington, ordinances and public regulations relating thereto, which may be amended from time to time.

An endowment care fund deposit was made to GAR at the time the TBO Section was purchased.  Ten percent (10%) of the original purchase price for each plot was so designated.

This document and your Plot Purchase Agreement should be retained as your record of ownership. Transfer of ownership is not permitted except in accordance with your Plot Purchase Agreement.
The Purchaser(s) is/are the only individual(s) who can be interred in the plot(s) without the specific approval of TBO, it being the intention that the TBO Cemetery Section be reserved exclusively for the use of TBO members in good standing and non-members who would be eligible/would have been eligible at time of death to join TBO.  Any transfer of ownership, plot exchange, or assignment of internment rights must made in accordance with your Plot Purchase Agreement and be recorded at the TBO Office.

Temple Beth Or

____________________________________    ______________
Name                            Date

______________________________
Title

 

 


 

Policy: Funerals and Memorial Services

Funerals and memorial services are allowed in the sanctuary at Temple Beth Or.  The use of the sanctuary for funerals and memorial services would be available to all members of Temple Beth Or and their immediate family.  The doors to the ark are to remain closed when a casket or cremated remains are present.  The Rabbi of Temple Beth Or and/or anyone designated by the Rabbi will officiate.  The schedule of funerals in the sanctuary must be coordinated by Rabbi or designee.

DATE OF GOVERNING BOARD APPROVAL: August 2002

*ALL BEREAVEMENT POLICIES REAFFIRMED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD 6/05

Funeral Practices and Customs Pamphlet

Funeral Practices and Customs Pamphlet written by the Bereavement Committee. To be published and distributed in 2003.

 
DATE OF GOVERNING BOARD APPROVAL: December 2002

 

 


 

GAR Map – Exhibit A

gar map - exhibit a

 


GAR Rules – Exhibit B

 

G.A.R. CemeteryGrand Army of the Republic

(Owned And Operated By Earl Winehart Post No. 96, American Legion)
360-568-4090            P.O. Box 680                   Snohomish, Washington 98290

RULES GOVERNING G.A.R. CEMETERY

 1. All work in the Cemetery must be performed by the sexton and or the Cemetery Staff.

 2. Shrubs and trees or permanent plantings will be restricted to designated areas, no plantings on graves.

 3. Artificial flowers are permitted only during the non-mowing months, Nov. 1 to March 1.

 4. Persons desiring to keep artificial flowers or a large number of floral tributes can do so only after contacting the office and agreeing to maintain this area personally, and will be allowed to do so only as long as the area is maintained to Cemetery standards.

 5. Please no glass containers or wire hold downs, these are particularly dangerous to our crew as we use string trimmers often.

 6. Monuments may be of only permanent materials, Bronze, Granite, Marble, etc.

 7. Home made markers or monuments must be approved in advance by the Cemetery office, and would be subject to the normal setting fees.

 8. The Cemetery appreciates donated trees and shrubs for its planting areas, however the Cemetery cannot be responsible for loss or damage.

 9. Dogs must be on a leash and cleaned up after.

10. All persons in the Cemetery must maintain the respect due this burial ground in regard to their actions.

11. Any matter not covered by the foregoing rules and regulations will be subject to the decision of the Board of Trustees.


 


 

Form: Temple Beth Or Member Cemetery Plot Installment Purchase Agreement

    Agreement #__________

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this _______ day of _________________, 200__, whereby Temple Beth Or (TBO), a Washington non-profit corporation, agrees to sell and ________________________________(Purchaser), residing at _______________________________________________, a TBO member in good standing, agrees to buy one (1) cemetery plot in the TBO Cemetery section of the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery (GAR), located in Snohomish, Washington.

This plot is intended for the use of ________________________________________.  Transfer is subject to the provisions of the Transfer of Ownership paragraph.

    DEFINITIONS

The following terms are defined as specified below:

“TBO Member in Good Standing” is used herein as defined in the TBO By-Laws as now or hereafter amended.

“Unit of Membership” is used herein as defined in the TBO By-Laws as now or hereafter amended.

“Of the Jewish Faith” shall mean being Jewish by birth or by conversion by an ordained Rabbi; or being dedicated to the belief and practice of Judaism.

    TERMS

Price
Purchaser will pay TBO a purchase price of Eight hundred twenty five dollars ($825.00) for such plot plus an administrative fee of Twenty five dollars ($25.00), in four (4) equal installments of Two hundred twelve dollars and fifty cents ($212.50).  Purchaser will be billed quarterly and payments will be due as shown on the member’s TBO quarterly dues statement.

Deed
TBO will hold for Purchaser the deed to the above described plot.  This deed vests in the Purchaser the right to use the designated plot for burial purposes only.  TBO will maintain a plot map which any Purchaser may inspect on reasonable notice.

____The Purchaser has designated a plot.  The Cemetery Map, Exhibit A, and the Plot Location Map, Exhibit A.1, are attached and incorporated herein.

____The Purchaser has chosen not to designate a plot at this time.  The Cemetery Map is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.  Purchaser may at any time designate a plot pursuant to the provisions of the Exchange paragraph below; except Purchaser will not pay an administrative fee.  Any change thereafter will be subject to the administrative fee provision in the Exchange paragraph.

After this purchase agreement has been signed, fees have been paid in full, and a specific plot has been designated, TBO will issue a Certificate of Ownership.

Rights of Internment
The Purchaser is the only person who can be interred in the plot without the specific approval of TBO, it being the intention that the TBO Cemetery section be reserved exclusively for the use of TBO members in good standing and non-members who would be eligible/would have been eligible at time of death to join TBO.

Transfer of Ownership
The plot can be transferred to any individual who is a member of the TBO membership unit.  The plot can also be transferred to any individual “of the Jewish faith” who qualifies as the parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister of an adult member of the TBO unit of membership.  All other transfers constitute a repurchase, as described below.

Repurchase
Purchaser may not resell the plot to any individual or group except TBO.

Should Purchaser choose to relinquish all rights to the use of the plot, Purchaser may donate the plot to TBO.  To do so, Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to give up all rights to said plot.

Should Purchaser choose to sell to TBO the plot, Purchaser agrees that TBO may buy back the plot at the then current market value or at the original purchase price, whichever is less.  The repurchase is on a contingency basis, such that Purchaser will be paid by TBO when and if the plot resells, and the resale transaction with a new buyer is complete.  The Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to sell the plot and thereby initiate the repurchase process.

Exchange
Exchange of the plot for an unsold or unreserved plot in another location within the TBO Cemetery is allowed.  The Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to effect an Exchange; must meet with the TBO representative responsible for Cemetery matters at the time of the exchange; and must execute an addendum to this agreement.  Purchaser must pay an administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each plot exchanged.

Change in Membership Status
If Purchaser is no longer a member in good standing as defined above, any unpaid balance outstanding on this contract is due and payable within 30 days of notification of the amount owed.  If Purchaser is unwilling or unable to complete the purchase, then TBO may buy back the plot for the amount Purchaser paid to date, less the administrative fee, on a contingency basis, such that Purchaser will be paid by TBO when and if the plot resells, and the resale transaction with a new buyer is complete.

In the event Purchaser dies before all payments are made to TBO pursuant to this agreement, Purchaser’s estate may continue to make installment payments pursuant to this agreement, as if Purchaser’s membership status had not changed due to Purchaser’s death.

Default
In the event any payment is late, a penalty equal to one percent (1%) of the outstanding balance will be charged to the Purchaser each month or part thereof, until the account is made current.  If the full purchase price is not paid to TBO within eighteen months of the execution of this agreement, TBO may refund to Purchaser any monies paid, less a fifty dollar ($50.00) administrative fee, and Purchaser will forfeit any right to use the plot.

    RULES

All plots are subject to Rules Governing GAR Cemetery, attached as Exhibit B, and Rules Governing TBO Cemetery, attached as Exhibit C.

These rules may be amended from time to time by the GAR Cemetery Board of Trustees, and/or by TBO, and the amended rules shall be applicable to Purchaser to the extent they are applicable to the cemetery as a whole, and to the TBO Cemetery section.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement contains the complete and integrated understanding between the parties and supersedes any understanding, agreement or negotiation whether oral or written not set forth herein.

SEVERABILITY.  If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void, insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

VENUE.  It is agreed that venue for any lawsuit arising out of this agreement shall be Snohomish, Washington.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TBO and Purchaser have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

TEMPLE BETH OR                    PURCHASER

_______________________________            __________________________________

Title:___________________________            Name:_____________________________


 


 


Form: Temple Beth Or Non-Member Dual Cemetery Plot Purchase Agreement

    Agreement #___________

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this _______ day of _________________, 200___, whereby Temple Beth Or (TBO), a Washington non-profit corporation, agrees to sell and ________________________________(Jewish Purchaser), residing at _______________________________________________________, and ________________________________(Non-Jewish Purchaser), residing at _______________________________________________ agree to buy two (2) cemetery plots in the TBO Cemetery section of the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery (GAR), located in Snohomish, Washington.

    DEFINITIONS

The following terms are defined as specified below:

 1.    “Jewish Purchaser” is used herein to describe an individual who qualifies for membership in TBO.  To qualify for membership, one must be of the Jewish faith as defined in Definition (3) below.

 2.    “Non-Jewish Purchaser” is used herein to describe an individual who is the spouse or domestic partner of the Jewish Purchaser.

 3.    “Of the Jewish faith” shall mean being Jewish by birth or by conversion by an ordained Rabbi; or being dedicated to the belief and practice of Judaism.

 4.    “Purchaser” is used herein to refer to either the Jewish Purchaser or non-Jewish Purchaser.

    TERMS

Price
Purchasers will pay TBO a purchase price of One thousand six hundred fifty dollars ($1650) for each plot, for a total purchase price of Three thousand three hundred dollars ($3300).

Deed
TBO will hold for Purchasers the deed to the above described plots.  This deed vests in the Purchasers the right to use the designated plots for burial purposes only.  TBO will maintain a plot map which any Purchaser may inspect on reasonable notice.

____The Purchasers have designated plots.  The Cemetery Map, Exhibit A, and the Plot Location Map, Exhibit A.1, are attached and incorporated herein.

____The Purchasers have chosen not to designate plots at this time.  The Cemetery Map is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.  Purchasers may at any time designate plots pursuant to the provisions of the Exchange paragraph below; except Purchasers will not pay an administrative fee.  Any change thereafter will be subject to the administrative fee provision in the Exchange paragraph.

After this purchase agreement has been signed, fees have been paid in full, and specific plots have been designated, TBO will issue a Certificate of Ownership.

Rights of Internment
The Purchasers are the only people who can be interred in the plots without the specific approval of TBO, it being the intention that the TBO Cemetery section be reserved exclusively for the use of TBO members in good standing and non-members who would be eligible/would have been eligible at time of death to join TBO.

Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership is not permitted, except as described in the Repurchase paragraph below.

Repurchase
Purchasers may not resell the plots to any individual or group except TBO.

Should Purchasers choose to relinquish all rights to the use of the plots, Purchasers may donate one or both plots to TBO.  To do so, Purchasers must provide written notice to TBO of intent to give up all rights to said plot(s).

Should Purchasers choose to sell to TBO the plot(s), Purchasers agree that TBO may buy back the plot(s) at the then current market value or the original purchase price, whichever is less, on a contingency basis, such that Purchasers will be paid by TBO when and if the plot(s) resells, and the resale transaction with a new buyer is complete.  The Purchasers must provide written notice to TBO of intent to sell plot(s) and thereby initiate the repurchase process.  EXCEPT, TBO will not repurchase and Jewish Purchaser may not sell in the event that the non-Jewish Purchaser predeceases the Jewish Purchaser and the non-Jewish Purchaser is interred in one of the plots.  This exception to the Repurchase paragraph is intended to protect the integrity of the Jewish nature of the TBO Cemetery.  The Jewish Purchaser represents the non-Jewish Purchaser’s connection to the Jewish community.

Exchange
Exchange of the plots for unsold or unreserved plots in another location within the TBO Cemetery is allowed.  The Purchasers must provide written notice to TBO of intent to effect an Exchange; must meet with the TBO representative responsible for Cemetery matters at the time of the exchange; and must execute an addendum to this agreement.  Purchasers must pay an administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each plot exchanged.

    RULES

All plots are subject to Rules Governing GAR Cemetery, attached as Exhibit B, and Rules Governing TBO Cemetery, attached as Exhibit C.

These rules may be amended from time to time by the GAR Cemetery Board of Trustees, and/or by TBO, and the amended rules shall be applicable to Purchasers to the extent they are applicable to the cemetery as a whole, and to the TBO Cemetery section.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement contains the complete and integrated understanding between the parties and supersedes any understanding, agreement or negotiation whether oral or written not set forth herein.

SEVERABILITY.  If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void, insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

VENUE.  It is agreed that venue for any lawsuit arising out of this agreement shall be Snohomish, Washington.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TBO and Purchasers have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

TEMPLE BETH OR                    PURCHASERS

_______________________________            __________________________________

Title:___________________________            Name:_____________________________

                            __________________________________

                            Name:_____________________________

 


 


Form: Temple Beth Or Non-Member Cemetery Plot Purchase Agreement

    Agreement #                

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this _______ day of _________________, 200___, whereby Temple Beth Or (TBO), a Washington non-profit corporation, agrees to sell and _____________________________________________(Purchaser), residing at _______________________________________________________________________________, agrees to buy one (1) cemetery plot in the TBO Cemetery section of the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery (GAR), located in Snohomish, Washington.

This plot is intended for the use of                                        .Transfer is subject to the provisions of the Transfer of Ownership paragraph.

    DEFINITIONS

The following terms are defined as specified below:

“Non-Member” is used herein to describe a Purchaser who qualifies for membership in TBO.  To qualify for membership you must be of the Jewish faith.

“Of the Jewish faith” shall mean being Jewish by birth or by conversion by an ordained Rabbi; or being dedicated to the belief and practice of Judaism.

    TERMS

Price
Purchaser will pay TBO a cash price of One thousand six hundred fifty dollars ($1650) for such plot.

Deed
TBO will hold for Purchaser the deed to the above described plot.  This deed vests in the Purchaser the right to use the designated plot for burial purposes only.  TBO will maintain a plot map which any Purchaser may inspect on reasonable notice.

        The Purchaser has designated a plot.  The Cemetery Map, Exhibit A, and the Plot Location Map, Exhibit A.1, are attached and incorporated herein.

____The Purchaser has chosen not to designate a plot at this time.  The Cemetery Map is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.  Purchaser may at any time designate a plot pursuant to the provisions of the Exchange paragraph below; except Purchaser will not pay an administrative fee.  Any change thereafter will be subject to the administrative fee provision in the Exchange paragraph.

After this purchase agreement has been signed, fees have been paid in full, and a specific plot has been designated, TBO will issue a Certificate of Ownership.

Rights of Internment
The Purchaser is the only person who can be interred in the plot without the specific approval of TBO, it being the intention that the TBO Cemetery section be reserved exclusively for the use of TBO members in good standing and non-members who would be eligible/would have been eligible at time of death to join TBO.

Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership is not permitted, except as described in the Repurchase paragraph below.
Repurchase
Purchaser may not resell the plot to any individual or group except TBO.

Should Purchaser choose to relinquish all rights to the use of the  plot, Purchaser may donate the plot to TBO.  To do so, Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to give up all rights to said plot.

Should Purchaser choose to sell to TBO the plot, Purchaser agrees that TBO may buy back the plot at the then current market value or the original purchase price, whichever is less, on a contingency basis, such that Purchaser will be paid by TBO when and if the plot resells, and the resale transaction with a new buyer is complete.  The Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to sell plot and thereby initiate the repurchase process.

Exchange
Exchange of the plot for an unsold or unreserved plot in another location within the TBO Cemetery is allowed.  The Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to effect an Exchange; must meet with the TBO representative responsible for Cemetery matters at the time of the exchange; and must execute an addendum to this agreement.  Purchaser must pay an administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each plot exchanged.

    RULES

All plots are subject to Rules Governing GAR Cemetery, attached as Exhibit B, and Rules Governing TBO Cemetery, attached as Exhibit C.

These rules may be amended from time to time by the GAR Cemetery Board of Trustees, and/or by TBO, and the amended rules shall be applicable to Purchaser to the extent they are applicable to the cemetery as a whole, and to the TBO Cemetery section.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement contains the complete and integrated understanding between the parties and supersedes any understanding, agreement or negotiation whether oral or written not set forth herein.

SEVERABILITY.  If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void, insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

VENUE.  It is agreed that venue for any lawsuit arising out of this agreement shall be Snohomish, Washington.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TBO and Purchaser have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

TEMPLE BETH OR                    PURCHASER

________________________________            ___________________________________

Title:__________________________            Name:______________________________


 


 


Form: Temple Beth Or Member Cemetery Plot Purchase Agreement

    Agreement #           

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this         day of                  , 200  , whereby Temple Beth Or (TBO), a Washington non-profit corporation, agrees to sell and                                  (Purchaser), residing at                                 , a TBO member in good standing, agrees to buy one (1) cemetery plot in the TBO Cemetery section of the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery (GAR), located in Snohomish, Washington.

This plot is intended for the use of                                 .  Transfer is subject to the provisions of the Transfer of Ownership paragraph.

    DEFINITIONS

The following terms are defined as specified below:

“TBO Member in Good Standing” is used herein as defined in the TBO By-Laws as now or hereafter amended.

“Unit of Membership” is used herein as defined in the TBO By-Laws as now or hereafter amended.

“Of the Jewish Faith” shall mean being Jewish by birth or by conversion by an ordained Rabbi; or being dedicated to the belief and practice of Judaism.

    TERMS

Price
Purchaser will pay TBO a purchase price of Eight hundred twenty five dollars ($825) for such plot.  Payment will be posted on the TBO member’s quarterly dues statement.

Deed
TBO will hold for Purchaser the deed to the above described plot.  This deed vests in the Purchaser the right to use the designated plot for burial purposes only.  TBO will maintain a plot map which any Purchaser may inspect on reasonable notice.

____The Purchaser has designated a plot.  The Cemetery Map, Exhibit A, and the Plot Location Map, Exhibit A.1 are attached and incorporated herein.

____The Purchaser has chosen not to designate a plot at this time.  The Cemetery Map is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.  Purchaser may at any time designate a plot pursuant to the provisions of the Exchange paragraph below; except Purchaser will not pay an administrative fee.  Any change thereafter will be subject to the administrative fee provision in the Exchange paragraph.

After this purchase agreement has been signed, fees have been paid in full, and a specific plot has been designated, TBO will issue a Certificate of Ownership.

Rights of Internment
The Purchaser is the only person who can be interred in the plot without the specific approval of TBO, it being the intention that the TBO Cemetery section be reserved exclusively for the use of TBO members in good standing and non-members who would be eligible/would have been eligible at time of death to join TBO.

Transfer of Ownership
The plot can be transferred to any individual who is a member of the TBO membership unit.  The plot can also be transferred to any individual “of the Jewish faith” who qualifies as the parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister of an adult member of the TBO unit of membership.  All other transfers constitute a repurchase, as described below.
Repurchase
Purchaser may not resell the plot to any individual or group except TBO.

Should Purchaser choose to relinquish all rights to the use of the plot, Purchaser may donate the plot to TBO.  To do so, Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to give up all rights to said plot.

Should Purchaser choose to sell to TBO the plot, Purchaser agrees that TBO may buy back the plot at the then current market value or at the original purchase price, whichever is less.  The repurchase is on a contingency basis, such that Purchaser will be paid by TBO when and if the plot resells, and the resale transaction with a new buyer is complete.  The Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to sell the plot and thereby initiate the repurchase process.

Exchange
Exchange of the plot for an unsold or unreserved plot in another location within the TBO Cemetery is allowed.  The Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to effect an Exchange; must meet with the TBO representative responsible for Cemetery matters at the time of the exchange; and must execute an addendum to this agreement.  Purchaser must pay an administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each plot exchanged.

    RULES

All plots are subject to Rules Governing GAR Cemetery, attached as Exhibit B, and Rules Governing TBO Cemetery, attached as Exhibit C.

These rules may be amended from time to time by the GAR Cemetery Board of Trustees, and/or by TBO, and the amended rules shall be applicable to Purchaser to the extent they are applicable to the cemetery as a whole, and to the TBO Cemetery section.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement contains the complete and integrated understanding between the parties and supersedes any understanding, agreement or negotiation whether oral or written not set forth herein.

SEVERABILITY.  If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void, insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

VENUE.  It is agreed that venue for any lawsuit arising out of this agreement shall be Snohomish, Washington.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TBO and Purchaser have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

TEMPLE BETH OR                    PURCHASER

_______________________________            __________________________________

Title:___________________________            Name:_____________________________


 


 


Form: Temple Beth Or — At Time of Need — Cemetery Plot Purchase Agreement

    Agreement #                

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this _______ day of _________________, 200___, whereby Temple Beth Or (TBO), a Washington non-profit corporation, agrees to sell and _____________________________________________(Purchaser), residing at _______________________________________________________________________________, agrees to buy one (1) cemetery plot in the TBO Cemetery section of the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery (GAR), located in Snohomish, Washington.

This plot is intended for the IMMEDIATE use of                                                                                         .
    DEFINITIONS

The following terms are defined as specified below:

“Non-Member” is used herein to describe a Purchaser who qualifies for membership in TBO.  To qualify for membership you must be of the Jewish faith.

“Of the Jewish faith” shall mean being Jewish by birth or by conversion by an ordained Rabbi; or being dedicated to the belief and practice of Judaism.

“Qualifying relationships” are individuals “of the Jewish faith” who are the parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister of an adult member of the TBO unit of membership.

All other relationships are non-qualifying relationships.

    TERMS

Price
_____A non-member purchaser purchasing for a non-member will pay TBO a cash price of One thousand six hundred fifty dollars ($1650) for such plot.

_____A member purchasing for a non-member will pay a price determined by the relationship of the non-member to the purchasing member.
______Qualifying relationships pay the TBO member price of Eight hundred twenty five dollars ($825) for such plot.
______Non-qualifying relationships pay the non-member price of One thousand six hundred fifty dollars ($1650) for such plot.
Payment may:
______be cash in the amount of ____________
______be billed in four equal quarterly installments in the amount of ___________ as shown on the members TBO quarterly dues statement.

_____A non-member purchasing for a member will pay TBO a cash price of Eight hundred twenty five dollars ($825) for such plot.

_____A member purchasing for a member may:
______pay a cash price of Eight hundred twenty five dollars ($825) or
_____ be billed Eight hundred twenty five dollars ($825) in four quarterly installments of Two hundred six dollars and twenty five cents ($206.25) as shown on the members TBO quarterly dues statement.

Deed
TBO will hold for Purchaser the deed to the above described plot.  This deed vests in the Purchaser the right to use the designated plot for burial of the above named deceased only.  TBO will maintain a plot map which any Purchaser may inspect on reasonable notice.

The Purchaser has designated Lot _____, Space ______.  The Cemetery Map, Exhibit A, and the Plot Location Map, Exhibit A.1, are attached and incorporated herein.

Rights of Internment
A non-members right of internment vests upon full payment of the amount specified above.. A TBO member’s right of internment vests upon full payment or agreement to pay as per the terms specified in the Price paragraph above.

The named deceased is the only person who can be interred in the plot. Purchaser warrants that the deceased is a TBO member or would have been eligible, at time of death, to join TBO.  If, after internment, deceased is found not to have been eligible for internment in this cemetery, purchaser is liable for all expenses related to relocation of the deceased.

Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership is not permitted.

Repurchase
Purchaser may not resell the plot. Should Purchaser choose to relinquish all rights to the use of the plot, Purchaser may donate the plot to TBO.  To do so, Purchaser must provide written notice to TBO of intent to give up all rights to said plot.

Exchange
Purchaser may not exchange the plot designated above for any other in the TBO cemetery, GAR cemetery or any other cemetery.

    RULES

All plots are subject to Rules Governing GAR Cemetery, attached as Exhibit B, and Rules Governing TBO Cemetery, attached as Exhibit C.

These rules may be amended from time to time by the GAR Cemetery Board of Trustees, and/or by TBO, and the amended rules shall be applicable to Purchaser to the extent they are applicable to the cemetery as a whole, and to the TBO Cemetery section.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement contains the complete and integrated understanding between the parties and supersedes any understanding, agreement or negotiation whether oral or written not set forth herein.

SEVERABILITY.  If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void, insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

VENUE.  It is agreed that venue for any lawsuit arising out of this agreement shall be Snohomish, Washington.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TBO and Purchaser have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

TEMPLE BETH OR                    PURCHASER

________________________________            ___________________________________

Title:__________________________            Name:______________________________


 


 


Exhibit C- Rules Governing Temple Beth Or Cemetery

 1.    The Rabbi of Temple Beth Or and/or anyone designated by the Rabbi, will officiate at the funeral.

 2.    This cemetery is available to all individuals of the Temple Beth Or “unit of membership” as defined in the Temple Beth Or By-Laws, and non-members who would be eligible/would have been eligible at time of death to join Temple Beth Or.

 3.    The Purchaser is the only person who can be buried in the plot without the specific approval of Temple Beth Or.

 4.    Services incident to internment (including but not limited to opening/closing of grave, grave liner, marker setting) will be provided exclusively by GAR at their posted rate.

 5.    Burials will be allowed on Sundays at GAR’s posted weekend overtime charge.

 6.    Burials are not allowed on Saturdays.

 7.    Mourners may participate in filling the grave, as per family preference.

 8.    Graves will face east.

 9.    Concrete liners, without bottoms, will be used for burial.

10.    Only one (1) casket may be buried in each plot.

11.    Monuments or markers:
a.    Upright monuments, not to exceed forty (40) inches may be used.
b.    Only Jewish religious symbols may be used.
c.    May be purchased from GAR or elsewhere, but will be set exclusively by GAR at their posted rate.

12.    Cremated remains may be buried.  A maximum of two (2) cremated remains may be buried in each plot.  One (1) casket and one (1) cremated remains may be buried in the same plot. In addition to the above, the cremated remains of an infant may constitute a third burial in a particular plot.


 


 


Policy: Synagogue Burial List for Jewish Genealogy Project

The Bereavement Committee Chairperson will provide the contact person of the JGen project, sponsored by The Jewish Geneology Society of Washington State and the Washington State Jewish Historical Society, with the burial list of Temple Beth Or.  Only the person’s name, date of death, and burial plot site at our cemetery will be provided in order to protect the deceased against identity theft.

DATE OF BOARD APPROVAL: 4-06-05
DATE OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL:  N/A

*Burial Records for Temple Beth Or members will also be kept, whether or not the deceased was buried in the Temple Beth Or Cemetery.


 


 


Policy: Yahrzeit Board Policies
                            
1.  Yahrzeit plaques can be purchased for immediate family—mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, husband, wife (including domestic partners, step and half relationships).
2.  All plaques must be purchased through TBO.
3.  Plaques may only be purchased by members of TBO.
4.  TBO will pay for plaques for members in good standing at time of death.
5.  Plaques can list English name, Hebrew name, date of death, and/or Hebrew date of death.
6.  Since we are “all equal in death,” yahrzeit plaques will not list titles (such as Dr. or M.D.).
7.  Exceptions to these policies may be made at the discretion of the Rabbi (in consultation with the Bereavement Committee).
8.  All net proceeds from the sale of Yahrzeit plaques shall be deposited into the Bereavement Fund and reserved for the defrayal of Yahrzeit and cemetery-related costs.
9.  Yahrzeit plaques will be offered at a price of $250.00.

DATE OF APPROVAL:  revised June 1, 2005