Louisiana § RS 37:878 - Cremation containers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:878 — Cremation containers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:878. Cremation containers
A. Human remains shall be delivered to a crematory in a cremation container, which may be a casket. Human remains shall not be removed from the cremation container, and the cremation container shall be cremated with the human remains.
B. No crematory authority shall require that human remains be placed in a casket before cremation or that such remains be cremated in a casket.
Acts 2003, No. 1243, §2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:878
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:878 cover?
Section RS 37:878 ("Cremation containers") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 37:878?
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