# Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-104: Description of funeral merchandise

> Tennessee · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-104

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-104
- **Heading:** Description of funeral merchandise
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 5 / Section 62-5-104

## Text

(a) All receptacles and containers used for burial, entombment or other final disposition of a dead human body or the remains of a dead human body shall bear in a conspicuous location on the outside, concise wording describing the material of which the receptacle or container is formed or manufactured, such as, but not limited to, 20 gauge steel, 32 oz. copper, solid oak, 12 gauge steel, reinforced concrete, preformed concrete, soft wood box, etc. (b) Every person who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined no less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) per violation or shall be imprisoned for no less than ten (10) days nor more than ninety (90) days per violation, or both. (c) In addition to the other remedies, an action of injunction may be brought and maintained by the state of Tennessee or any other interested party or parties to enjoin the violation of this section. Acts 1972, ch. 553, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 62-536 -- 62-538; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
(a) All receptacles and containers used for burial, entombment or other final disposition of a dead human body or the remains of a dead human body shall bear in a conspicuous location on the outside, concise wording describing the material of which the receptacle or container is formed or manufactured, such as, but not limited to, 20 gauge steel, 32 oz. copper, solid oak, 12 gauge steel, reinforced concrete, preformed concrete, soft wood box, etc.
(b) Every person who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined no less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) per violation or shall be imprisoned for no less than ten (10) days nor more than ninety (90) days per violation, or both.
(c) In addition to the other remedies, an action of injunction may be brought and maintained by the state of Tennessee or any other interested party or parties to enjoin the violation of this section.
Acts 1972, ch. 553, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 62-536 -- 62-538; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-101 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-102 Persons exempt from chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-103 Penalty for violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-104 Description of funeral merchandise](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-105 Hearings and judicial review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-106 Advertisements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-107 Utilization of licensed crematory facilities by funeral directors - Penalty for violation -Limited civil liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-108 Display of license on crematory vehicles transporting remains](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-201 Creation - Appointment and terms of members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-202 Oath of members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-202.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-203 President - Rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-203.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-205 Executive director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-205.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-206 Meetings - Quorum](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-206.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-5-207 Revenues and expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-207.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C5_S62-5-104. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.