Missouri HB1696 modifies the right of sepulcher, detailing who can control the final disposition of a deceased person's remains.

Missouri HB1696 modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher, which is the right to choose and control the burial, cremation, or other final disposition of a dead human body. The bill outlines the priority order for individuals who can control the final disposition, including surviving parents, siblings, and next nearest relatives. It also specifies that a funeral director can act on the instructions of the first person in the priority list who assumes financial responsibility and makes arrangements.

Missouri HB1696 modifies the right of sepulcher, detailing who can control the final disposition of a deceased person's remains.

Missouri HB1696 modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher, which is the right to choose and control the burial, cremation, or other final disposition of a dead human body. The bill outlines the priority order for individuals who can control the final disposition, including surviving parents, siblings, and next nearest relatives. It also specifies that a funeral director can act on the instructions of the first person in the priority list who assumes financial responsibility and makes arrangements.