The Frugal Undertaker

I have gathered some of the Texas Statutes that apply to funeral service. Read them. Consult an attorney if you need legal advice.

Health and Safety Code, Chapter 711, General Provisions Relating to Cemeteries. This is the full text. We will reference specific subsections below.

Health and Safety Code, Chapter 716, Crematories. This is the full text. We will reference specific subsections below.

Texas Occupational Code 651, Crematory Services, Funeral Directing and Embalming, Pages 1-30, Pages 31-60, Pages 61-76

Next of Kin Info

Next of Kin as defined in 711.002.

Written Instrument as defined in 711.002. Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains. Go to "FORMS" to print a copy.

Other Written Directions as defined in 711.002.

Failure to Act as defined in 711.002.

Disputes among family members. Disputes are referenced in Health and Safety Code 711.002, subsection (k) and also in Health and Safety Code 716.201.

Statutory Durable Power of Attorney as defined by Texas Estates Code, Title 2, Subtitle P, Chapter 752, Subchapter A, General Provisions Regarding Statutory Durable Power of Attorney. See pages 2 and 6.

Family violence against the deceased as defined in 711.002. Chapter 19 of the Penal Code.

Next of Friend as defined in 711.002. The "Next of Friend" status is used when there is no known Next of Kin.

Deceased Paupers Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 694, Sec. 694.002

Unethical Conduct Regarding Custody of Dead Human Body Texas Occupations Code Sec. 651.456