South Dakota § 34-26A-31 Refusal to accept remains or cremate--Grounds--Immunity.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-26A-31 — Refusal to accept remains or cremate--Grounds--Immunity.

South Dakota·Title 34 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY·Ch. 34-24C CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS

A crematory may refuse to accept a decedent for or perform a cremation if:

(1)It is aware of any dispute concerning the cremation;

(2)It has reasonable grounds to question any representation made in the authorization to cremate form; or (3) It has any other lawful reason. A crematory shall accept a decedent for and perform a cremation upon receiving an order from a court directing the activity or upon receipt of sufficient documentation indicating that any dispute or other ground or reason for the initial refusal has been resolved. A crematory is immune from liability for refusing to accept a decedent for cremation and for refusing to perform a cremation, in accordance with this section.

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A crematory may refuse to accept a decedent for or perform a cremation if: (1) It is aware of any dispute concerning the cremation; (2) It has reasonable grounds to question any representation made in the authorization to cremate form; or (3) It has any other lawful reason. A crematory shall accept a decedent for and perform a cremation upon receiving an order from a court directing the activity or upon receipt of sufficient documentation indicating that any dispute or other ground or reason for the initial refusal has been resolved. A crematory is immune from liability for refusing to accept a decedent for cremation and for refusing to perform a cremation, in accordance with this section.

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