N.J. Stat. § 45:7-65.4

Current through L. 2023, c. 320.

Section 45:7-65.4 - Placement of remains in coffin, casket or other container of more than one deceased person; exception

It shall be unlawful for a funeral director to place the remains of more than one deceased person or stillborn infant in a coffin, casket, or other container for the purpose of interment, unless other written directions have been given by the decedent or a court of competent jurisdiction, or the relative or relatives of the decedent in the following order:

(1) Surviving spouse;

(2) A majority of surviving children of the decedent or the surviving child if one;

(3) The surviving parent or parents of the decedent;

(4) A majority of the brothers and sisters of the decedent if no child or parent is living; or

(5) Other next of kin according to the degree of consanguinity.

N.J.S. § 45:7-65.4

L.1979, c.201, s.1, eff. 9/20/1979.