East Resthaven Cemetery

What East Resthaven Cemetery's governing documents say

This is a cemetery lot deed from East Resthaven Cemetery Association in Phoenix, AZ — you purchase a burial plot for interment only, not a residence. The deed is subject to the association's bylaws and rules, and contains a now-unenforceable racial restriction limiting use to 'the White Caucasian Race.'

• What you own: You buy a specific burial space (here, spaces 3, 4, 4? in Section 10?) for interment only. Title transfers must be recorded on the association's books.
• Perpetual care: The association agrees to provide perpetual care, administration, and maintenance of the premises as set out in its bylaws and rules.
• Racial restriction: The deed originally restricted use to 'the White Caucasian Race' only. This restriction is legally unenforceable under federal and state law, but it appears in the recorded document.
• Transfer restrictions: Any transfer of title must be recorded on the association's books to be valid.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.