Bill > LD762

This bill authorizes the burial of biodegradable containers, such as caskets or urns, containing human remains or cremated remains, including "tree pods" which are containers buried directly underneath the roots of a tree. The bill amends various sections of Maine law to define these terms and to allow for the burial of such biodegradable containers. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to update their rules to authorize the burial of these types of biodegradable containers.