Sec. 716.104. IDENTIFICATION RESPONSIBILITIES OF FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR ESTABLISHMENT. (a) Except as provided by Section 716.054, a funeral director or funeral establishment shall provide a signed written statement to a crematory establishment that the human remains delivered to the crematory establishment were positively identified as the deceased person listed on the cremation authorization form by the authorizing agent or a representative of the authorizing agent delegated as provided by Section 716.053.
(b) An authorizing agent or the delegated representative of the agent may identify a deceased person in person or by photograph. The authorizing agent may waive the right of identification.
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. 13, 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