Massachusetts § 36A - Cremation and disposal of donated bodies
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 36A — Cremation and disposal of donated bodies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36A. Cremation and disposal of donated bodies
Section 36A. The University of Massachusetts medical school in Worcester may cremate the bodies of deceased persons which have been donated to said medical school and which have been used for the promotion of anatomical science, including the teaching thereof, or for any other purpose not inconsistent with chapter one hundred and thirteen, and may dispose of the ashes of such bodies by burial or other appropriate means; provided, that the remains of any bodies received pursuant to section eight of chapter one hundred and thirteen shall be subject to the terms of the donor's gift, if any.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 36A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 36A cover?
Section 36A ("Cremation and disposal of donated bodies") 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 § 36A?
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