Tennessee Code Annotated
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-502 (2026)
Cremation of fetal remains
✓ current as of May 2026
- (a) An operator of a crematory facility shall not:
- (1) Cremate fetal remains without receiving a copy of a properly executed form described in § 39-15-219(m)(1)(C);
- (2) Dispose of cremated fetal remains by a means other than one (1) of the following:
- (A) Placing the cremated fetal remains in a grave, crypt, or niche;
- (B) Scattering the cremated fetal remains in a dignified manner, including in a memorial garden, at sea, by air, or at a lawful scattering ground;
- (C) Releasing the cremated fetal remains to the woman who obtained an abortion or a party designated by the woman; or
- (D) Any other lawful manner;
- (3) Arrange for the disposal of cremated fetal remains by a means other than the methods described in subdivision (a)(2); or
- (4) Arrange for the transfer of the cremated fetal remains for disposal by a means other than the means described in subdivision (a)(2).
- (b) An operator of a crematory facility is not required to secure a death certificate, burial permit, transportation permit, or a cremation authorization form to cremate fetal remains.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 348, s 2, eff. 5/6/2021.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 2010–2010 · leading case: Linda F. Seals v. H & F, Inc., 301 S.W.3d 237 (Tenn. 2010).
Linda F. Seals v. H & F, Inc., 301 S.W.3d 237 (Tenn. 2010). “Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-502 (a) (Supp. 1999).”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-502(a): 1 case
Linda F. Seals v. H & F, Inc., 301 S.W.3d 237 (Tenn. 2010). “Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-502 (a) (Supp. 1999).”
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