Mortuary Law (1896)

Mortuary Law is a book written by Sidney Perley and first published in 1896. The book is a comprehensive guide to the legal issues surrounding death and funerals in the United States during the late 19th century. Perley covers topics such as the legal rights and responsibilities of funeral directors, embalmers, and cemetery owners, as well as the legal requirements for death certificates, burials, and cremations. He also provides detailed information on the laws governing the disposal of human remains, the rights of next of kin, and the legal remedies available to families who have been mistreated by funeral homes or other funeral service providers. Mortuary Law is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal and cultural attitudes towards death and funerals in the late 19th century United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.