In the United States, there is no federal law that stops the ownership, buying, or selling of human remains. Well, except if the remains are Native American. In that case, you’re out of luck (and rightfully so). But otherwise, whether you’re able to sell or own human remains is decided by each individual state. At least thirty-eight states have laws that should prevent the sale of human remains, but in reality the laws are vague, confusing, and enforced at random.
