Funeral homes could face fines for failure to notify Mt. Airy before burials

Funeral homes now must notify Mt. Airy Town Hall or a Mt. Airy town official before opening a grave in East View Cemetery. (Photo/Rob Moore)

Many of Mt. Airy's older families and residents who have died young are buried in East View Cemetery. (Photo/Rob Moore)

Mt. Airy Mayor Pro Tem Mike McCoy raises the issue of funeral homes opening graves at East View Cemetery without notifying town officials. Also shown are Town Clerk Ann Darden and Mayor Gary Morris. (Photo/Rob Moore)