1. (a) A crematory establishment shall:

   1. (1) release the cremated remains to a representative of the funeral establishment that delivered the deceased human remains to the crematory establishment;
   2. (2) release the cremated remains to the person authorized to receive the remains on the cremation authorization form;
   3. (3) ship the remains to the shipping address provided by the authorizing agent on the cremation authorization form not later than the 30th day following the date of cremation; or
   4. (4) release the cremated remains according to written directions for the disposition by cremation of the deceased person's human remains as provided by Section 711.002(g).

2. (b) A crematory establishment shall furnish to a person who receives the cremated remains a receipt that includes:

   1. (1) the date and time of release;
   2. (2) the printed name of the person who receives the cremated remains;
   3. (3) the name of the funeral establishment or other entity who contracted to provide for the cremation;
   4. (4) the printed name of the person who released the cremated remains on behalf of the crematory establishment; and
   5. (5) the name of the deceased person.
3. (c) A crematory establishment shall retain a copy of the receipt required by this section in the crematory establishment's records.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2009.