Tenn. Code § 68-4-113

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069

Section 68-4-113 - Cremation of unclaimed dead body

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the coroner, medical investigator or county medical examiner may direct the cremation of an unclaimed dead body; provided, that:

(1) Proper notice is given in accordance with § 68-4-103; and

(2) The body is held for the time period provided in § 68-4-103.

T.C.A. § 68-4-113

Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 287, s 1, eff. 4/25/2013.