Florida § 497.384 - Disinterment; transportation; authorization and notification.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 497.384 — Disinterment; transportation; authorization and notification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 497.384. Disinterment; transportation; authorization and notification.
(1) The disinterment and reinterment of human remains shall require the physical presence of a licensed funeral director, unless the reinterment is to be made in the same cemetery. (2) In order to ensure that any disinterment or transportation of a dead human body is conducted in a manner that properly protects the public health, safety, and welfare, the licensing authority may adopt rules to regulate the disinterment and transportation of human remains. (3) The funeral director shall obtain written authorization from a legally authorized person or a court of competent jurisdiction prior to the disinterment and reinterment of a dead human body. (4) Notification must be provided licensing authority as provided in s. 497.382. (5) The removal of human remains from a designated temporary storage area to a place of permanent burial within a cemetery shall not be considered a disinterment or reinterment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 497.384
What does Florida Statutes § 497.384 cover?
Section 497.384 ("Disinterment; transportation; authorization and notification.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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 Florida § 497.384?
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