What is a legal reguirements when a death occurs?
1. Contact local law enforcement official if the death was unattended. 2. A determination of death must be made by a cororner, Justice of the Peace, or attending physician. 3. When a death occurs out of state or country it is recommended a funeral director in your local area be contacted who will know the requirements that must be met if a body is to shipped to another locaction. 4. 4. There are legal limitations regarding solicitation by a funeral director at or near the time of death. Solicitation means any direct or indirect contact with the family, next of kin, or one who has custody of a person who is deceased or near death for the purpose of securing the right to provide funeral services or merchandise for the deceased or person near death.
