Gwinnett County Approves Buffer Zone For New Funeral Homes And Crematoriums
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Gwinnett County commissioners have approved a new rule requiring a 1,000-foot buffer between residential areas and any newly built funeral homes or crematoriums.
The decision comes after residents raised concerns about a proposed crematorium near a Snellville neighborhood. Resident Tia Severino, who supported the change, said, “Crematories belong in properly zoned industrial areas, not next to homes, schools, daycares, or assisted living centers.”
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