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The State Cemetery Board, consisting of the Secretary of State as Chair, the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Health, has the duty of ensuring that cemeteries subject to its jurisdiction are operated in compliance with applicable law, and promulgating necessary rules and regulations for the proper administration of the law. Under the supervision of the board, the Division of Cemeteries oversees the establishment, maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemeteries in New York State. The division works with cemetery officials on a wide range of issues including the sale of lots, service fees, and the acquisition of lands. There are some 1,800 cemeteries and crematories under its jurisdiction.
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