The Florida Senate

470.0355  Identification of human remains.--

(1)  The licensee or registrant in charge of the final disposition of dead human remains shall, prior to final disposition of such dead human remains, affix on the ankle or wrist of the deceased, or in the casket or alternative container or cremation container, proper identification of the dead human remains. The identification or tag shall be encased in or consist of durable and long-lasting material containing the name, date of birth, date of death, and social security number of the deceased, if available. If the dead human remains are cremated, proper identification shall be placed in the container or urn containing the remains.

(2)  Any licensee or registrant responsible for removal of dead human remains to any establishment, facility, or location shall ensure that the remains are identified by a tag or other means of identification that is affixed to the ankle or wrist of the deceased at the time the remains are removed from the place of death or other location.

(3)  Any licensee or registrant may rely on the representation of a legally authorized person to establish the identity of dead human remains.

History.--s. 11, ch. 98-298.