HB129 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Apr 17, 2023

House Bill

Enacted

Current Status

Regular Session 2023

Session

Sponsor

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kenneth Paschal Representative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to funeral services; to amend Section 34-13-122, Code of Alabama 1975; to define dignified and humane manner for the disposition of cremated remains; and to mandate best efforts to identify the unclaimed cremated remains of Alabama veterans eligible for burial in a state or national military cemetery.
Description: Existing law provides that, after 60 days from the date of cremation, if the authorizing agent has not claimed the cremated remains or specified the ultimate disposition of the remains, the funeral establishment or entity in possession of the remains may dispose of the remains in a dignified and humane manner and in accordance with any applicable law.
This bill would define "dignified and humane manner" and would mandate best efforts to identify the unclaimed cremated remains of Alabama veterans eligible for burial in a state or national military cemetery.
Subjects: Related to funeral services, disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of veterans.