Sec. 716.103. IDENTIFICATION RESPONSIBILITY OF CREMATORY. (a) A crematory establishment shall place on the exterior of a cremation container a label with the deceased person's name as provided by the authorizing agent unless the crematory establishment knows the name is incorrect.
(b) A crematory establishment shall place, with the cremated remains, in the temporary container, urn, or other permanent container, a permanent metal identification disc, bracelet, or other item that can be used to identify the deceased person.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body
Subtitle C - Cemeteries and Crematories
Subchapter C. Receipt and Identification of Remains
Section 716.101. Unidentified Human Remains
Section 716.102. Receipt Acknowledging Acceptance of Remains
Section 716.103. Identification Responsibility of Crematory
Section 716.104. Identification Responsibilities of Funeral Director or Establishment