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Municipal and Town Governments and Burial Sites

Learn about the procedures for handling publicly-owned or abandoned burial sites.
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Neglected and Abandoned Cemeteries

What to do if You Think a Cemetery is Not Being Properly Maintained
Are you concered about an overgrown or neglected cemetery? Learn what you can do to help.
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Landowner's Rights and Responsibilities

For Properties with Human Burial Sites
Do you own a human burial site in Wisconsin? Learn about your rights and responsibilities under state law.
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About the Historic Preservation Review Board

Learn who serves on the Wisconsin Historic Preservation Review Board and when they meet.
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About the Wisconsin Burial Sites Preservation Board

Who are the Board members and what do they do? Find out here.
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Human Burials, Mounds and Cemeteries and State Law

Learn about the state and federal laws that protect burial sites, Native American mounds, and other places where human remains are buried.

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