Burial
/ˈbɛr.i.əl/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process and act of placing a deceased person's body in a grave or tomb.
The family obtained a permit to authorize the burial in the cemetery.
- (n.) The right to control or decide the disposition of a dead body under applicable laws.
The statute grants the next of kin exclusive rights over the burial arrangements.
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Commentary
Burial in legal contexts often involves statutory regulations on permits, cemetery use, and family rights; drafters should specify authorized persons and procedures clearly.
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