Commingling of Remains

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.303, under Chapter 716. Crematories.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.303

Sec. 716.303. COMMINGLING OF REMAINS. Unless authorized in writing by the authorizing agent, a person may not: (1) dispose of or scatter cremated remains in a manner or at a location that commingles the remains with other cremated remains, except by air over a scattering area or by sea; or (2) place the cremated remains of more than one deceased person in the same urn or other container. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.