§ 5–505
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 5-505 (2026)
Title 5. Death
Subtitle 5. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 5–505LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not require that a cremation be performed with a casket. However, the use of a simple container may be required.
(b)
The person arranging for final disposition of a body may specify that a casket:
(1)
Be used before cremation;
(2)
Be consumed during cremation;
(3)
Be used after cremation; or
(4)
Not be used before, during, or after cremation.