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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

As to subsection (c) of this section, the
Commission notes, for consideration by the
General Assembly, that perhaps written
authorization should take precedence over a
telegram if the written authorization arrives
before the body is cremated.

Defined terms: "Body" § 5-101

"Medical examiner" § 1-101 "Person" § 1-101

5-503. SAME — TIME INTERVAL.

A PERSON MAY NOT CREMATE A BODY UNTIL AT LEAST 12 HOURS
AFTER DEATH.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 367B(a).

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Body" § 5-101
"Person" § 1-101

5-504. TRANSPORTING TO CREMATORY.

A PERSON MAY NOT TRANSPORT A BODY TO A CREMATORY
WITHOUT USING A COT AND POUCH OR RECEPTACLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 367B(c).

Defined terms: "Body" § 5-101
"Person" § 1-101

5-505. USE OF CASKET IN CREMATION.

(A)  CASKET NOT REQUIRED.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION, A
PERSON MAY NOT REQUIRE THAT A CREMATION BE PERFORMED WITH A
CASKET. HOWEVER, THE USE OF A SIMPLE CONTAINER MAY BE
REQUIRED.

(B)  USE OF CASKET.

THE PERSON ARRANGING FOR FINAL DISPOSITION OF A BODY
MAY SPECIFY THAT A CASKET:

(1)  BE USED BEFORE CREMATION;

(2)  BE CONSUMED DURING CREMATION;

(3) BE USED AFTER CREMATION; OR