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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gatzdon, post: 300516, member: 8247&quot;]I hope nobody here takes this personal, but the fact is that all the advice given here is worth what was paid for it.</p><p><br /></p><p>It sounds like OP has an abandoned cemetery on family owned property.&nbsp; I am aware that most states have laws regarding requirements to put a cemetery (or just bury a relative) on private property.&nbsp; If they had laws prohibiting digging up grave sites, I would imagine those laws also have exceptions for the rightful property owners.</p><p><br /></p><p>OP, from a moral standpoint, I would think that it is OK to detect on your own property, but be very respectful of the grave sites themselves.&nbsp; Remember, not everyone could necessarily afford a grave marker (or they could have actually sunken into the ground).</p><p><br /></p><p>From a legal standpoint, I would think that some personal research would be appropriate.&nbsp; I would start by reading up on Rhode Island&#039;s laws (or whatever state you are in) regarding cemeteries on private land and what can and cannot be done with them.&nbsp; I would spend a fair amount of effort learning what your rights and responsibilities are.&nbsp; Once you feel you understand them, then it might be a good idea to consult an attorney to make sure you understood them correctly and didn&#039;t miss anything.&nbsp; If you do consult an attorney, try to find one that has actually dealt with land disputes that included a private cemetery as most lawyers would probably not have the immediate background to answer your questions during a consulation.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Hope this points you in the right direction.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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