Mo. Rev. Stat. § 193.175

Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Section 193.175 - Person in charge of final disposition of dead body to affix tag with identifying information, requirements

The funeral director or person in charge of final disposition of a dead body shall, prior to the interment of such dead body, affix on the ankle or wrist of the deceased and/or in a capsule or other container placed in the casket or, if the dead body is cremated, on the inside of the vessel containing the remains, a tag encased in durable and long-lasting material containing the name of the deceased, the date of birth, date of death and Social Security number of the deceased.

§ 193.175, RSMo

Amended by 2023 Mo. Laws, SB 116,s A, eff. 8/28/2023.
L. 1984 S.B. 574, A.L. 1994 S.B. 553