Duties and Responsibilities

The Cemetery Commission consists of five Commissioners appointed by the Selectboard to staggered five year terms. (18 V.S.A. § 5373). The current open position is for an unexpired term ending on 6/30/2027.

The Commissioners are responsible for understanding and enforcing rules and regulations, and for coordinating the care of the Town’s cemeteries. They meet monthly from April through November, and as needed (very infrequently) from December through March. The Cemetery Commission is hands-on, with duties that extend beyond meetings. Some of these responsibilities, shared among the group, include:

• Overseeing cemetery maintenance, and coordinating repairs.
• Performing weekly cemetery assessments.
• Supervising veterans' flag placement and removal.
• Attending ceremonies to obtain burial/cremains certificates and filing them with the Town Clerk.
• Maintaining accurate interment records and updating official maps.
• Addressing cemetery inquiries, scheduling interments and ceremonies, and managing lot availability.
• Developing and presenting the annual budget proposal and submitting activity summaries for the Annual Report.

If you are passionate about community service and hands-on work, apply now to make a meaningful impact for your community!

Minimum Requirements
Williston Resident

How to Apply Click here to apply online or Print a copy of the application (pdf format)  Email edickinson@willistonvt.org Call 802.876.1176 for more information