City Will Pick Up Tabs for Cremation, Burial
State law requires that if a person dies in their municipality, the city must pay expenses if no relatives are found.
North Canton City Council voted Tuesday night to approve paying for the burial of a recently deceased resident. Council President Jon Snyder said Tuesday that a man was found dead in a trailer park several weeks ago and the city is responsible for his proper burial. Snyder said the coroner's office notified the city last week that the law required the city to take care of and pay for the arrangements. According to the Ohio Revised Code (ORC 9.15), if a resident of a township or municipality dies in the location they reside, if no next of kin or relation is found to take care of the body, the city is required to do so and pay the expenses. North Canton's legislation says the city is responsible for up to $5,000, however, most expenses will …
