West Virginia § 37-13-5 - 37-13-5. Procedure upon removal.

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§ 37-13-5. 37-13-5. Procedure upon removal.

Such order permitting removal, transfer and disposition of remains in any grave shall provide that the same shall be done with care, decency and reverence for the remains of the deceased, may require that the services of a licensed funeral director shall be utilized and may be upon any other terms and conditions as the court may deem fit and proper, including the method and manner of disposition of such remains.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does West Virginia Code § 37-13-5 cover?

Section 37-13-5 ("37-13-5. Procedure upon removal.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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A common citation format is "West Virginia Code § 37-13-5" (West Virginia). 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 West Virginia law?

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