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2019 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Health
Chapter 4 - Disposition of Dead Bodies
§ 68-4-113. Cremation of unclaimed dead body.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 68-4-113 (2019)
- Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the coroner, medical investigator or county medical examiner may direct the cremation of an unclaimed dead body; provided, that:
(1) Proper notice is given in accordance with § 68-4-103; and
(2) The body is held for the time period provided in § 68-4-103.
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