2018 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Health
Chapter 3 - Vital Records Act of 1977
Part 5 - Deaths
§ 68-3-508. Disinterment and reinterment.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 68-3-508 (2018)
  • (a) Authorization for disinterment and reinterment, in cases of movement of cemeteries or parts of cemeteries or for reuniting families, shall be required prior to disinterment of a dead body or fetus.

  • (b) Authorization shall be issued by the state registrar to a licensed funeral director or person acting as funeral director, upon proper application.

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