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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Cemetery” has the same meaning as defined in § 46-1-102;
(2) “Cemetery company” has the same meaning as defined in § 46-1-102;
(3) “Community columbarium” means a structure, room, or space in a building or structure used, or intended to be used, for the interment of cremated human remains by members of the general public;
(4) “Community mausoleum” means a structure, above ground, or partially above and partially below ground, containing crypts and niches used or intended for use by members of the general public;
(5) “Crypt” has the same meaning as defined in § 46-1-102;
(6) “Grave space” has the same meaning as defined in § 46-1-102;
(7) “Interment” has the same meaning as defined in § 46-1-102;
(8) “Interment right” means the right to inter human remains in a particular grave space, community mausoleum, or community columbarium in a cemetery; and
(9) “Niche” has the same meaning as defined in § 46-1-102.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 46. Cemeteries § 46-3-101 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-46-cemeteries/tn-code-sect-46-3-101/
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