New Jersey A3260 authorizes counties to cremate unclaimed bodies and hospitals to store such bodies.

New Jersey A3260 amends state law to allow counties to cremate unclaimed bodies and hospitals to store them. If a body remains unclaimed for 30 days, it may be buried or cremated at the county's expense. Cremains must be retained by a medical examiner’s office for at least one year before interment. If a valid claim is made for a buried body or cremains, the claimant must cover disinterment costs. The bill also updates procedures for handling unidentified or unclaimed dead bodies.

New Jersey A3260 authorizes counties to cremate unclaimed bodies and hospitals to store such bodies.

New Jersey A3260 amends state law to allow counties to cremate unclaimed bodies and hospitals to store them. If a body remains unclaimed for 30 days, it may be buried or cremated at the county's expense. Cremains must be retained by a medical examiner’s office for at least one year before interment. If a valid claim is made for a buried body or cremains, the claimant must cover disinterment costs. The bill also updates procedures for handling unidentified or unclaimed dead bodies.