South Dakota § 34-26A-16.1 Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-26A-16.1 — Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations.

South Dakota § 34-26A-16.1

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-24CCREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-26A-16.1 (2026).

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Upon accepting for cremation a body that has been embalmed, a crematory shall place the body in a holding facility, until the time of cremation. Upon accepting for cremation a body that has not been embalmed, a crematory may place the body:

(1)In a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation; or (2) In a holding facility for up to eight hours and thereafter in a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation.

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Upon accepting for cremation a body that has been embalmed, a crematory shall place the body in a holding facility, until the time of cremation. Upon accepting for cremation a body that has not been embalmed, a crematory may place the body: (1) In a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation; or (2) In a holding facility for up to eight hours and thereafter in a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation.