Maryland Certificate of Religious Belief to Prevent Autopsy


Pursuant to Maryland Health Code 5-310 (b)(2), I hereby execute this Certificate of Religious Belief::

Any autopsy of my body is a violation of my religious beliefs. Any procedure which allows the post-mortem deterioration of my body is a violation of my religious beliefs.

Further, it is my wish and directive that my remains be placed into cryopreservation as soon as possible following my death.

Dated: ___________________________________

Signed: __________________________________

Printed Name: _____________________________

Witnessed:

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Printed Name: ______________________________

Address: __________________________________

Witnessed:

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Printed Name: ______________________________

Address: __________________________________

SOURCE: Maryland Certificate of Religious Belief