HCS HB 2231 -- DISPOSITION OF CREMATED HUMAN REMAINS

This bill allows a licensed funeral establishment to dispose of
cremated human remains in accordance with a cremation contract
except if otherwise prohibited by law.

Currently, a licensed funeral establishment is required to send
written notice by certified mail, returned receipt requested, to
the licensed funeral establishment or person who contracted for
the cremation stating that the remains will be scattered or
interred unless the remains are claimed and removed within 90
days.  The bill removes the certified mail requirement and allows
the written notice to be sent by regular mail, with confirmation
of delivery, to the last known address of the person or funeral
establishment that contracted for the cremation.  The provision
is also repealed which requires the notification of a scattering
or interment of cremated remains to be published in a local
newspaper at least 30 days prior to the scattering or interment
if the mailed written notice cannot be delivered.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:13 pm