Jackson County authorizes coroner to cremate two indigent bodies; commission to develop streamlined policy

May 12, 2025

The commission approved a motion authorizing the county coroner to cremate and dispose of two indigent bodies and directed staff to draft a standing policy allowing quicker approvals in future cases

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The Jackson County Commission voted April 30 to authorize the county coroner to cremate and dispose of two indigent bodies and asked staff to develop a standing policy to streamline future similar approvals.

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