Which term describes a cemetery owned by a city or county governing body?

• A. Natural Cemetery
• B. Municipal Cemetery
• C. Commercial Cemetery
• D. Conservation Burial Ground

Answer: (B)

This question examines who owns and governs a cemetery. A municipal cemetery is the cemetery owned and operated by a city, town, or county government—the local governing body. The term municipal comes from municipality, signaling that local government runs the cemetery, sets policies, and maintains the grounds for public use.

The other terms describe different focuses or ownership models rather than city- or county-owned status: natural cemeteries emphasize environmentally friendly burials; commercial cemeteries are typically owned by private companies; conservation burial grounds emphasize land preservation and ecological goals, which can involve various owners but are not defined by city or county ownership.