Is there a time limit that someone can be held in a mortary after there death? What are the procedures that follow? OR Where can I get the information from to answer my questions.
2007-01-08 09:12:35 · 8 answers · asked by Ainzo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
As far as I know there is no time limit, as long as the embalming has been done.
In the US, in the Northeast, people who die in winter typically have to be stored above ground until the ground thaws enough to allow burial, so it could be as long as 4 or 5 months.
2007-01-08 09:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry to say that if there is an investigation taking place re the cause of death of the person, the police can hold the body until their satisfied of the legal cause of death! once a postmortem has been carried out if there are no suspicious circumstances then the body will usually be released to the funeral director within a few days, and a service can be arranged then.the first step would be to notify a funeral director of the death and they can HELP with determining when/how soon arrangements can be made! hope this helps...
2007-01-08 17:25:27 · answer #2 · answered by linda r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Untied States, every state has a time frame in which bodies need to be buried. IE: Pennsylvania law requires bodies be buried or otherwise disposed of within 10 days, Maryland says 14 days. If there are extenuating circumstances, such as burial at Arlington (which can takes months), permission must be obtained from the state board.
2007-01-09 13:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Reagan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call a mortuary. In general they will bury it as soon as the family says to. If there are still autopsies or investigations pending then they will delay. they can hold the body indefinately if the family wants them to but generally, they will bury it.. of course that's if the family pays.
2007-01-08 17:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by Bobbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the bodies can be there for a while. For Instance, if it was a murder investigators need the body to look for evidence. So the cadaver may be there for a while. I don't think there is a limit...At least in FL.
2007-01-08 17:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by smileyandriley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man whos daughter was killed in Africa held the body for three years or more because he refused to bury her until he killer was brought to justice.
So I reckon after a post mortem or inquest it's up the the person responsible for the burial to decide.
2007-01-08 17:18:15 · answer #6 · answered by tucksie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ask the police or mortuary itself
2007-01-08 17:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by theoriginalbitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope had a friendly neighbor who was on ice for weeks. his only sin liked a beer. is that a sin.??
2007-01-08 19:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by raybbies 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋