194.378. Final disposition of fetal remains, mother has right to determine. - Missouri Statutes

Final disposition of fetal remains, mother has right to determine.

194.378. In every instance of fetal death, the mother has the rightto determine the final disposition of the remains of the fetus, regardlessof the duration of the pregnancy. The mother may choose any means of finaldisposition authorized by law or by the director of the department ofhealth and senior services.

(L. 2004 H.B. 1136)