Arkansas § 20-17-1404 Authority to cremate unclaimed remains - Retention of the remains

Arkansas Statutes

§ 20-17-1404 — Authority to cremate unclaimed remains - Retention of the remains

Arkansas·Title 20

(a)An authorizing agent may authorize the cremation of an unclaimed deceased veteran's body.

(b)A funeral establishment that accepts the unclaimed remains of a veteran:

(1)Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent;

(2)(A) Shall retain or arrange for the retention of the cremated remains until they are relinquished to:

(i)A veterans service organization;

(ii)The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or (iii) The authorizing agent.

(B)The veterans service organization or Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs must certify that the deceased veteran:

(i)Is entitled to interment benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Unite

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(a) An authorizing agent may authorize the cremation of an unclaimed deceased veteran's body. (b) A funeral establishment that accepts the unclaimed remains of a veteran: (1) Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent; (2) (A) Shall retain or arrange for the retention of the cremated remains until they are relinquished to: (i) A veterans service organization; (ii) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or (iii) The authorizing agent. (B) The veterans service organization or Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs must certify that the deceased veteran: (i) Is entitled to interment benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and (ii) Will be provided a dignified and honorable funeral at a veterans cemetery; and (3) (A) May dispose of the cremated remains in a manner permitted by law after five (5) days from the date of cremation if the cremated remains are not relinquished to a person as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section. (B) The disposal of the remains must comply with the public health and welfare laws of the State of Arkansas.

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