10- 146 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 4
Dead bodies transported by common carrier in this state shall be accompanied by a burial-transit permit issued by the appropriate authority. The burial-transit permit shall be attached to the shipping case in a strong envelope.
Dead bodies transported by common carrier shall be embalmed and placed in a suitable container designed for this purpose and which is acceptable to the carrier.
Dead bodies which cannot be embalmed or are in a state of decomposition may be shipped on a common carrier when enclosed in a proper shipping container suitably designed to prevent the escape of fluids or offensive odors.
Dead bodies transported in a funeral director's coach need not be enclosed in outside shipping cases.
Dead bodies shall be transported in private vehicles only by authorized persons and shall be enclosed in a suitable container made for that purpose which shall be concealed from public view.
10- 146 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 4