Massachusetts § 45A - Funeral director's name used in connection with death certificate or burial permit
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 45A — Funeral director's name used in connection with death certificate or burial permit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45A. Funeral director's name used in connection with death certificate or burial permit
Section 45A. No funeral director, whether doing business as an individual, partnership or corporation, shall permit his name to be used in connection with any death certificate or burial permit unless he was specifically engaged to perform the burial to which such permit or certificate relates.
Any violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 45A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 45A cover?
Section 45A ("Funeral director's name used in connection with death certificate or burial permit") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 45A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 45A" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 45A apply to my situation?
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