§ 32.1-309.1 Identification of decedent, next of kin; disposition of claimed dead body
§ 32.1-309.2 Disposition of unclaimed dead body; how expenses paid
§ 32.1-309.3 Cremations and burials at sea
§ 32.1-309.4 Determination of hazardous human remains
§ 32.1-309.5 Storage of a dead human body
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Terms Used In Virginia Code > Title 32.1 > Chapter 8.1 - Disposition of Dead Human Bodies

  • certified mail: means electronically certified or postal certified mail, except that this provision shall apply only to the mailing of plan approvals, permits, or certificates issued under the provisions of this chapter and those of the Air Pollution Control Law (§ Virginia Code 10.1-1183
  • Construction project: means any land-disturbing activity that involves construction of infrastructure, including interstate highways, pipelines, or energy generation and transmission facilities. See Virginia Code 10.1-1181.13
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Department: means the State Department of Health. See Virginia Code 32.1-3
  • Department: means the Department of Environmental Quality. See Virginia Code 10.1-1182
  • Director: means the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality. See Virginia Code 10.1-1182
  • Disposition: means the burial, interment, entombment, cremation, or other authorized disposition of a dead body permitted by law. See Virginia Code 32.1-309.1
  • Environment: means the natural, scenic, and historic attributes of the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 10.1-1182
  • Environmental justice: means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of every person, regardless of race, color, national origin, faith, disability, or income, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. See Virginia Code 10.1-1182
  • Forest mitigation: means addressing the direct and indirect adverse impacts to forests that may be caused by a construction project by avoiding and minimizing impacts to the extent practicable and then compensating for the remaining impacts. See Virginia Code 10.1-1181.13
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • mail: means electronic or postal delivery. See Virginia Code 10.1-1183
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, or association or any other legal entity. See Virginia Code 32.1-3