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157. Disposition of human remains.
subch. I of ch. 157 SUBCHAPTER ICORPSES
- 157.01 Rules for preparation, transportation and disposition.
- 157.02 Disposal of unclaimed corpses.
- 157.03 Restrictions on use of bodies for anatomical purposes; embalming such bodies; delivery of bodies to relatives.
- 157.04 Penalty.
- 157.05 Autopsy.
- 157.055 Disposal of human remains during state of emergency relating to public health.
- 157.06 Anatomical gifts.
CEMETERIES
- 157.061 Definitions.
- 157.062 Cemetery associations; creation; powers and duties.
- 157.064 Cemetery associations and religious associations; holding property; change of ownership.
- 157.065 Location and ownership of cemeteries.
- 157.067 Connection with funeral establishment prohibited.
- 157.07 Platting.
- 157.08 Conveyances.
- 157.10 Alienation and use of cemetery lots.
- 157.11 Improvement and care of cemetery lots and grounds.
- 157.111 Opening and closing of burial places.
- 157.112 Reburial of human remains by a cemetery authority.
- 157.114 Duty to provide for burials.
- 157.115 Abandonment of cemeteries and cemetery lots.
- 157.12 Mausoleums and crematoriums.
- 157.125 Trustees for the care of cemeteries or cemetery lots.
- 157.128 Minimum acreage requirement for cemetery established on or after November 1, 1991.
- 157.129 Minimum acreage of cemeteries; local ordinance.
- 157.19 Deposit and investment of care funds and preneed trust funds.
- 157.50 Municipal cemeteries.
- 157.60 Public easement in cemetery.
- 157.62 Reporting; record keeping; audits.
- 157.625 Reporting exemption for certain cemeteries.
- 157.63 Reporting and auditing exemptions; certification of compliance of cemetery affiliated with religious society.
- 157.635 Regulations of cemetery affiliated with religious society.
- 157.637 Veteran burials.
- 157.64 Penalties.
- 157.65 Enforcement.
BURIAL SITES PRESERVATION
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