Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the coroner, medical investigator or county medical examiner may direct the cremation of an unclaimed dead body; provided, that:
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Chapter 4 - Disposition of Dead Bodies
§ 68-4-107. Penalty for Violations of §§ 68-4-102 — 68-4-109
§ 68-4-108. Expenses to Be Borne by Medical, Dental and Anthropologic Institutions
§ 68-4-109. Immunity From Civil Suit
§ 68-4-112. Rigid Containers Not Mandatory for Remains of Certain Children