The body of a deceased person to be cremated shall be contained in a suitable receptacle; provided, however, that a casket shall not be used for such cremation unless such use has been requested by a person lawfully entitled to the custody and control of such body.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, § 44A
Receptacles for cremated remains; caskets
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