Under what circumstance can a funeral establishment release a body?

A funeral establishment can release a body with proper identification. This ensures that the remains are handled respectfully and legally transferred to the correct individual or entity. Proper identification is crucial for verifying the identity of both the deceased and the person requesting access to the body, thus preventing any errors or wrongful releases.

While family permission, completion of the death certificate, and hospital authorization can play roles in the overall process of handling remains, they are not the sole factors determining the legal release of a body. The crucial element of having correct identification safeguards the dignity of the deceased and the rights of the family involved.