§ 20-17-301. Subchapter cumulative
This subchapter is cumulative and does not alter or repeal any law or laws in effect before June 9, 1955.
This subchapter is cumulative and does not alter or repeal any law or laws in effect before June 9, 1955.
(a) Consent for a licensed physician to conduct a postmortem examination on the body of a deceased person shall be deemed sufficient when given by the deceased, if in writing, and signed and acknowledged before his or her death or when given by whichever one (1) of the following assumes custody of the body for […]
After the examination has been completed, the dead body shall be delivered to the relatives or friends of the deceased person for burial.