New law aims to help WA funeral homes overwhelmed with unclaimed bodies
A new law reduces the time a funeral home must hold human remains from 90 days to 45 days. The change comes after coroners and funeral homes expressed concerns about the cost and lack of space associated with the 90-day requirement.
PAVEL DANILYUK/PEXELS
(The Center Square) — Washington funeral homes and coroners are now allowed to dispose of unclaimed human remains after 45 days.
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