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Can I bury a fetus on private property?

April 26, 2017bury fetus private Property

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Can I bury a fetus on private property?

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A fetus of less than 20 weeks gestation isn’t considered by the law to be human remains, and may be buried on private property. However, a fetus of 20 weeks or more gestation is considered to be human remains and must be disposed of in a lawful manner according to state health laws.