Massachusetts § 32 - Right of person to interment; release
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 32 — Right of person to interment; release, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32. Right of person to interment; release
Section 32. A person shall be entitled to a right of interment for his own body in any burial lot or tomb of which his spouse was seized at any time during marriage, which shall be exempt from the operation of the laws relating to conveyance, descent and devise, but may be released by him.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 32
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 32 cover?
Section 32 ("Right of person to interment; release") 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 § 32?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 32 apply to my situation?
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