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Are there any legal restrictions regarding cremation?

April 26, 2017cremation Legal

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Are there any legal restrictions regarding cremation?

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Since it is an irreversible process, many states require that a coroner or medical examiner authorize all cremations. This ensures that they will have the opportunity to determine cause of death prior to cremation. Some states impose minimum time limits prior to cremation.