Section 716.156 - Release of Remains(a) A crematory establishment shall:(1) release the cremated remains to a representative of the funeral establishment that delivered the deceased human remains to the crematory establishment;(2) release the cremated remains to the person authorized to receive the remains on the cremation authorization form;(3) ship the remains to the shipping address provided by the authorizing agent on the cremation authorization form not later than the 30th day following the date of cremation; or(4) release the cremated remains according to written directions for the disposition by cremation of the deceased person's human remains as provided by Section 711.002(g).(b) A crematory establishment shall furnish to a person who receives the cremated remains a receipt that includes:(1) the date and time of release;(2) the printed name of the person who receives the cremated remains;(3) the name of the funeral establishment or other entity who contracted to provide for the cremation;(4) the printed name of the person who released the cremated remains on behalf of the crematory establishment; and(5) the name of the deceased person.(c) A crematory establishment shall retain a copy of the receipt required by this section in the crematory establishment's records.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.156
Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263, Sec. 15, eff. 9/1/2009.