Terms & Conditions
Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc.
Website Terms of Use & SMS Messaging Conditions
Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Welcome to the official website of Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc. We are committed to providing accurate information, helpful resources, and respectful communication to the families, visitors, and community members we serve.
These Terms & Conditions govern the use of our website, www.LutzCemetery.org, including its informational pages, online forms, cemetery directory, and other digital resources.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions, subject to applicable law.
1. About Historic Lutz Cemetery
Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit corporation responsible for the administration and operation of Historic Lutz Cemetery, a community cemetery established in 1911.
Our website provides information concerning burial and cremation options, memorial and graveside services, cemetery records, monuments and markers, remembrance programs, preservation projects, community initiatives, and opportunities to support the cemetery.
2. Website Information and Official Agreements
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on our website is accurate, current, and helpful.
However, cemetery offerings, availability, pricing, service descriptions, scheduling, and administrative requirements may change.
Information appearing on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not, by itself, constitute a binding offer, guarantee of availability, or agreement to provide a particular service.
Important: These website Terms & Conditions do not replace, amend, or supersede signed burial-right purchase agreements, cemetery service contracts, official cemetery rules and regulations, monument requirements, or other binding documents. Those documents govern their respective transactions and services.
Visitors should contact cemetery administration to confirm current information before making purchasing, memorial, or service arrangements.
3. Cemetery Records and Online Directory
Historic Lutz Cemetery provides access to certain cemetery information through its online Cemetery Information Management System (CIMS).
Publicly available information may include:
- Names of individuals interred at the cemetery.
- Names of burial-right owners.
- Dates of birth and death.
- Gravesite locations and cemetery mapping.
- Photographs of monuments or headstones, when available.
This information is made available to assist families, descendants, researchers, and visitors in locating gravesites and understanding the cemetery's history.
While reasonable care is taken in maintaining cemetery records, historical information may be incomplete, subject to correction, or affected by the condition and availability of original records.
The online directory is an informational resource. It does not independently establish ownership, transfer burial rights, authorize interments, or replace official cemetery records and agreements.
Visitors who identify a possible error are encouraged to contact cemetery administration.
4. Acceptable Website Use
Visitors agree to use this website and its resources lawfully and respectfully.
Users may not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted website systems or confidential cemetery records.
- Interfere with website security, functionality, or availability.
- Submit fraudulent, misleading, threatening, or unlawful information through website forms.
- Use automated methods to collect website data in a manner that disrupts services or violates applicable law.
- Misrepresent their identity or authority when requesting cemetery services or information.
Historic Lutz Cemetery may restrict access or take other appropriate action when necessary to protect its systems, records, visitors, and operations.
5. Website Content and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, original website text, graphics, photographs, videos, designs, and other materials created or owned by Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc. are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Visitors may view, print, or download materials for personal, noncommercial, educational, genealogical, or family reference purposes, subject to applicable rights and restrictions.
Commercial reproduction, redistribution, publication, or use of cemetery-owned materials generally requires prior written permission.
Some historical photographs, documents, memorial images, and other materials may belong to third parties or be subject to separate permissions. Their appearance on this website does not establish that Historic Lutz Cemetery owns every associated right.
6. Photography, Videography, and Memorial Content
Photographs and videos appearing on our website may document cemetery grounds, monuments, historical subjects, preservation projects, community activities, and authorized services or ceremonies.
Historic Lutz Cemetery maintains a separate Photo & Video Release Authorization process that distinguishes permission to capture photographs or video from permission to use authorized images publicly or for promotional purposes.
Website visitors may not assume that the appearance of an image grants permission for its commercial reuse.
Requests concerning cemetery photography or the use of images should be directed to cemetery administration. Requests involving identifiable individuals, private ceremonies, or memorial services may require additional authorization.
7. Website Forms and Communications
Visitors may submit inquiries or requests through forms available on our website.
These may include requests for cemetery information, burial and cremation options, memorial services, monument design, gravesite care, pre-planning assistance, and other cemetery programs.
Submitting a form does not automatically create a purchase agreement, reserve a burial location, confirm an appointment, or obligate Historic Lutz Cemetery to provide a particular service.
Cemetery staff may respond using the contact information voluntarily supplied by the visitor.
Submission of a general inquiry does not, by itself, constitute consent to receive promotional emails or text messages.
Information collected through website forms is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Payments, Purchases, and Financial Transactions
Pricing, product availability, payment requirements, service terms, cancellations, and other transaction-specific conditions are governed by the applicable written agreement, invoice, or published policy for the transaction.
Historic Lutz Cemetery uses Intuit QuickBooks for payment processing and related accounting activities.
Historic Lutz Cemetery does not independently store customers' complete payment-card numbers or online banking credentials through its website.
Visitors should verify payment instructions with cemetery administration before submitting funds.
Nothing on this website alters the payment, cancellation, refund, or other obligations contained in an applicable signed agreement.
9. SMS Messaging Terms & Conditions
Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc. intends to provide optional SMS text messaging for individuals who consent to receive cemetery-related communications.
SMS availability: Text messaging services are subject to activation and availability through our telecommunications provider. Publication of these terms does not mean that SMS service is currently active.
9.1 SMS Consent
Individuals may consent to receive text messages through an appropriate, clearly disclosed consent process, such as a designated website form, written authorization, or another method supported by the messaging provider and applicable law.
Providing a telephone number for a general inquiry does not automatically constitute consent to receive text messages.
Consent to receive SMS messages is voluntary and is not a condition of purchasing cemetery goods or services.
9.2 Types of SMS Communications
When SMS service is active and appropriate consent has been obtained, messages may include:
- Appointment confirmations and reminders.
- Responses to cemetery service inquiries.
- Follow-up communications requested by the recipient.
- Memorial or graveside service coordination.
- Billing or account-related notifications.
- Other relevant cemetery administrative communications.
This program is intended primarily for service-related and administrative messages, not unsolicited promotional marketing.
9.3 Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on the recipient's requests, appointments, transactions, or service-related needs.
9.4 Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply according to the recipient's mobile carrier and service plan.
9.5 Opting Out
Once SMS service is active, recipients may request that text messaging stop by replying STOP to a cemetery text message or by contacting cemetery administration directly.
Any additional opt-out methods and confirmation messages will depend on the approved messaging service.
9.6 Assistance
Recipients may contact Historic Lutz Cemetery at 813-564-0237 or contact@lutzcemetery.org for assistance with cemetery communications.
When the messaging service is active, additional HELP keyword functionality may be available according to the provider's approved configuration.
9.7 SMS Privacy
Mobile telephone numbers and SMS consent information will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.
Information may be processed by authorized service providers as necessary to deliver communications, maintain records, and operate the messaging service, subject to applicable privacy and legal requirements.
For more information, please review our Privacy Policy at www.LutzCemetery.org/privacy-policy.
10. External Websites and Third-Party Services
Our website may provide links to third-party resources, including social media platforms, payment services, community organizations, and other websites.
These links are provided for visitor convenience and informational purposes.
Historic Lutz Cemetery does not control the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites.
Visitors should review the applicable policies and terms of any third-party service they choose to use.
11. Website Availability and Security
We make reasonable efforts to maintain a functional and secure website.
However, website access may occasionally be interrupted by maintenance, technical difficulties, security issues, service-provider outages, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
We cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or that every website feature will be available at all times.
Visitors should contact cemetery administration directly when assistance is needed with a time-sensitive cemetery matter.
12. Corrections, Changes, and Updates
Historic Lutz Cemetery may correct errors, update information, revise website features, or modify these Terms & Conditions as needed.
Changes will be reflected by updating the effective date shown on this page.
Continued use of the website following publication of revised terms may constitute acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Material changes affecting an existing signed cemetery agreement will be governed by that agreement and applicable law, rather than by a website update alone.
13. Copyright Concerns
Historic Lutz Cemetery respects the intellectual property rights of others.
If you believe material appearing on our website infringes a copyright or other protected right, please contact cemetery administration with a description of the material, its location on our website, your contact information, and an explanation of your rights or authority to act.
We will review concerns and take appropriate action as required by applicable law.
14. Applicable Law and Limitations
Use of this website is subject to applicable federal and Florida law.
Website content is provided for general informational purposes. Although reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy, no guarantee is made that every item of information is complete, current, or free from error.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, restrict rights protected by applicable law, or override a binding cemetery agreement.
15. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, website content, cemetery records, or communications may be directed to:
Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc.
19209 N US Hwy 41, Suite 200
Lutz, FL 33549
Phone: 813-564-0237
Email: contact@lutzcemetery.org
Website: www.LutzCemetery.org
Historic Lutz Cemetery
Established 1911 · Where Legacies Live