Burial

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000801",
  "term": "Burial",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The act of placing a deceased person's body into the ground, a tomb, or a mausoleum as a form of final disposition. This process is subject to legal regulations concerning public health, cemetery operations, and the proper handling of human remains. State laws dictate requirements for death certificates, burial permits, and the minimum depth for graves.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/burial/"
}