Louisiana § RS 8:651 - Interring or cremating
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:651 — Interring or cremating, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:651. Interring or cremating
Except in cases of lawful dissection or where a dead body shall rightfully be carried through or removed from the state for the purposes of interment or cremation elsewhere, every dead body of a human being lying within this state, and the remains of any dissected body, after dissection, shall be decently interred or cremated within a reasonable time after death.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:651
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:651 cover?
Section RS 8:651 ("Interring or cremating") 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 8:651?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:651" (Louisiana). 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 Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 8:651 apply to my situation?
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