What are the general requirements for the burial of a dead person in the State of Texas?
Texas statutes and various regulations control the disposition of the bodies of dead persons in the State of Texas. The statutes outline the requirements for cremations, crematories, funeral homes, cemeteries, etc. The State Board of Morticians has a free consumer information pamphlet available by writing the State Board of Morticians, 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 550, Austin, Texas 78753. The two most frequently asked questions are whether or not a casket must be purchased, and whether or not a body must be embalmed. Present regulations provide that the body does not have to be embalmed. Regulations further state that a person does not necessarily have to be buried in a casket, but local cemeteries often require a casket to bury someone in their cemeteries. 5. How do I advise tenants who have problems with the lease of their apartments or homes? Until recently, tenants in the State of Texas had few rights, unless they were expressly agreed upon in the leases. Legislation withi
