Mortuary Law (1896)

Mortuary Law is a legal text written by Sidney Perley and published in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the laws and regulations governing the operation of mortuaries, funeral homes, and cemeteries in the United States. It covers topics such as the legal rights and responsibilities of mortuary owners and operators, the duties of funeral directors, embalming and burial regulations, and the legal requirements for cremation. The book also includes a discussion of the legal and ethical issues surrounding the handling of human remains, as well as the legal rights of families and individuals in relation to death and burial. Mortuary Law is an important resource for anyone working in the funeral industry, as well as for lawyers and legal scholars interested in the history and development of mortuary law in the 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.