If written notice for scattering cannot be made, what must be done instead?

In Missouri, if written notice for scattering cannot be made, the requirement to publish a notice in a local newspaper serves as a legal mechanism to inform the public and potentially related parties about the scattering of human remains. This step is crucial in providing transparency and ensuring that anyone who may have a legal interest or need to be informed about the scattering has a chance to be made aware of it.

Publishing a notice in a local newspaper fulfills the statutory requirement to notify the public in a manner that is accessible and verifiable, thereby upholding the integrity of the process. This approach ensures that there is a documented effort to inform the community and that legal obligations are met in cases where direct written notice is not possible.

Other options, such as contacting the police, leaving a voicemail with the funeral home, or sending an email to the board, do not fulfill the legal necessity to publicly notify potentially interested parties in a consistent and verifiable manner as outlined in the regulations surrounding the disposition of remains.