Chapter 531B — Chapter 531B

§531B-10 Disposition of unclaimed cremated remains. Whenever any cremated remains have been in the lawful possession of any funeral establishment, cemetery, mortuary, crematory, or hydrolysis facility for sixty or more days, and the person entitled under law to the right of dispo…

§531B-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Cemetery" means any property, or part interest therein, dedicated to and used or intended to be used for the permanent interment of human remains. It may be a burial park with one or more plots, for earth interment; a mausoleum with …

§531B-6 Forfeiture of right to direct disposition. A person entitled under law to the right of disposition shall forfeit that right, and the right is passed on to the next person in the order of priority as listed in section 531B-4, under the following circumstances:

§531B-7 Disputes. (a) Any dispute among any of the persons listed in section 531B-4 concerning the right of disposition or priority shall be resolved by the probate court for the county where the decedent resided. The probate court may award the right of disposition to the person…

§531B-8 Right to rely on representations. (a) Any person signing a funeral service agreement, cremation authorization form, or any other authorization for disposition shall be deemed to warrant the truthfulness of any facts set forth therein, including the identity of the deceden…

§531B-9 Authority to direct and control disposition; recovery of reasonable expenses. (a) A funeral director or manager of a funeral establishment, cemetery, mortuary, crematory, or hydrolysis facility shall have complete authority to direct and control the final disposition and …