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05/20/2024 05:44 AM
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House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: December 8, 2022 11:12 AM
From: Representative Daniel J. Deasy
To: All House members
Subject: Veteran Memorial Marker Foundation Fees
 
The Second-Class County Code currently has no limit on what cemeteries can charge for memorial marker foundations. Some cemeteries are charging prohibitively high fees and, as a result, families of veterans are being overcharged.  Additionally, in some instances veteran graves are not even being identified. 

On behalf of the families of deceased veterans, I believe we should limit fees cemeteries can charge for foundations for markers commemorating deceased veterans. The ceiling should be $250.00.

It is unfair to those who have served our country, and their survivors for cemeteries to charge excessive fees for a foundation that will help to memorialize and honor our lost veterans. The $250.00 will more than adequately cover the costs associated with the foundation. 

Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation and in showing support for our veteran families. Thank you.
 


Introduced as HB439