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16 facilitate, removing existing marker and digging and removing the lid to the vault or niche. All surrounding graves and landscape will be protected from damage by covering with plywood or tarps. The remains are expected to be in either a casket or urn for burial. The process to place remains and close the vault or niche will follow standard cemetery practices which complies with all state regulations and city policy. The Contractor will supervise the closing, filling, compacting, and leveling of the grave, including restoring the surface, marker to original appearance. Compaction will be done using either manual or power tools, depending upon location and soil conditions. Contractor will ensure that the depth of each grave complies with state regulations and City Code. Contractor will superintend (manage) the burial of the body, refill and properly finish a grave after burial and collect and store in designated location on site or transport and dispose of all remaining spoils after each grave closing. Disinterment will be conducted by Contractor as directed by City Sales & Management Contractor or City staff. Contractor will work with City Sales & Management Contractor to ensure that all necessary paperwork documenting disinterment and final disposition of remains is filed with the appropriate authorities. 7.2 Plot ownership confirmation prior to burial - Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and confirming space ownership documentation from City Sales & Management Contractor or City staff. City Sales & Management Contractor or City Staff is responsible for marking the grave location, by agreed method. Confirmation shall occur prior to opening of gravesite and burial. Gravesite preparation shall be accomplished in a timely fashion, so as not impede scheduled services. 7.3 Graveside preparation – Contractor shall be responsible for graveside set up of tent(s), chairs, and lawn greens. At least one member from the Contractor’s burial crew must remain onsite until the family has left the Cemetery. Lowering the casket, tearing down the set-up and placing the lid shall be conducted in a professional, careful, and considerate manner. 7.4 Installation of vaults as needed - The Contractor shall have equipment and personnel to safely prepare and install cement grave vaults as requested for burial services. Concrete vaults are provided by the City. Depending on location of grave the Page 192 of 782