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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Human remains must be placed in a cremation container that:
(1) is made of combustible materials suitable for cremation;
(2) provides a complete covering of the body;
(3) is resistant to leakage or spillage;
(4) is rigid for easy handling; and
(5) protects the health and safety of crematory personnel.
(b) A crematory establishment may not remove human remains from a cremation container and must cremate the cremation container with the human remains.
(c) Except as provided by this section, a crematory establishment may not:
(1) require that deceased human remains be placed in a casket before cremation or that remains be cremated in a casket; or
(2) refuse to accept for cremation remains that have not been placed in a casket.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 716.151. Cremation Containers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-716-151/
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