Alabama § 38-8-2 - Burial of Persons Dying with No Estate, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 38-8-2 — Burial of Persons Dying with No Estate, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-8-2. Burial of Persons Dying with No Estate, Etc.
Upon the decease of any person having no estate and leaving no relatives in the county with the ability or estate adequate to defray his necessary burial expenses, such necessary burial expenses are a charge upon the county in which such death shall take place, and the county commission, upon the presentation of the account of such burial expenses shall make payment therefor.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 38-8-2
What does Code of Alabama § 38-8-2 cover?
Section 38-8-2 ("Burial of Persons Dying with No Estate, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 38-8-2?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 38-8-2" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 38-8-2 apply to my situation?
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