Establishes the order of priority for individuals to control the disposition of a deceased person's remains.
The bill outlines the order of priority for individuals to control the disposition of a deceased person's remains, including funeral arrangements and services. The priority order starts with the surviving spouse, followed by the sole surviving child or the majority of surviving children. If no children, the surviving parent or parents, and if one parent is absent, the remaining parent. Next are the surviving siblings, with the majority needed if more than one. If no siblings, the surviving grandparents, with the majority needed if more than one.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.