(a) Authorization for disinterment and reinterment, in cases of movement of cemeteries or parts of cemeteries or for reuniting families, shall be required prior to disinterment of a dead body or fetus.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-3-508

  • Dead body: means a human body from the condition of which it reasonably may be concluded that death occurred. See Tennessee Code 68-3-102
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Authorization shall be issued by the state registrar to a licensed funeral director or person acting as funeral director, upon proper application.
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