Disposition of Dead Human Bodies

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This is Chapter 8.1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Disposition of Dead Human Bodies.” It is part of Title 32.1 “Health”.

It’s comprised of the following 5 sections.

§ 32.1-309.1	Identification of decedent, next of kin; disposition of claimed dead body
§ 32.1-309.2	Disposition of unclaimed dead body; how expenses paid
§ 32.1-309.3	Cremations and burials at sea
§ 32.1-309.4	Determination of hazardous human remains
§ 32.1-309.5	Storage of a dead human body