(1) Unless it is known that the deceased individual died of an infectious disease:
(a) The family, a friend, or a friend of the family of the deceased individual may conduct a funeral service for the deceased individual; or
(b) A religious group or sect may conduct a funeral service for and final disposition of the deceased individual without the participation of a funeral director or mortuary science practitioner if the group's or sect's religious beliefs require the service or burial without the participation of a funeral director or mortuary science practitioner.
(2) A funeral director or mortuary science practitioner who is required to initiate, complete, respond to, or file a certificate of death shall provide their license number pursuant to section 25-2-110 (1)(b)(III)(B).
Source: L. 2026: Entire section added, (HB 26-1258), ch. 383, p. 2395, § 10, effective August 12.