1. (a) In this section:

   1. (1) "Cemetery organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 711.001.
   2. (2) "Embalmer" has the meaning assigned by Section 651.001, Occupations Code.

2. (b) If Section 716.054(a) applies, a cemetery organization, a business operating a crematory or columbarium, a funeral director, an embalmer, or a funeral establishment is not criminally liable or liable in a civil action for:

   1. (1) cremating the human remains of a deceased person; or
   2. (2) carrying out the written directions of the deceased person.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009.