# Sec. 2-475. Definitions

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 2-475. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-475 (2026)

(a) In this Division the following words have the meanings indicated:

  (1) Burial goods mean goods that are used in connection with burial. Burial goods include:

    (A) Casket;

    (B) A grave liner;

    (C) A memorial;

    (D) A monument;

    (E) A scroll;

    (F) An urn; and

    (G) A vault.

  (2) Cemetery means land used or to be used for burial. Cemetery includes a structure used or to be used for burial.

  (3) Director means the Director of the Environment or the Director's designee.

  (4) Engage in the operation of a cemetery means owning, controlling, or managing a cemetery, including performing activities necessary for:

    (A) The establishment or improvement of a cemetery;

    (B) Interment; and

    (C) The care, preservation, or embellishment of a cemetery.

  (5) Interment means all final disposition of human remains, including:

    (A) Earth burial;

    (B) Mausoleum entombment; and

    (C) Niche or columbarium interment.

  (6) Permit means a permit issued by the Director to allow a person to engage in the operation of a cemetery or provide burial goods.

  (7) Preneed goods mean burial goods that are sold before the buyer's death. Preneed goods do not include burial space.

  (8) Provide burial goods means:

    (A) To sell, erect, or inscribe burial monuments;

    (B) To sell burial goods.