Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations

SDCL § 34-26A-16.1 — under CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS.

SDCL § 34-26A-16.1

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. Source: SL 2023, ch 129 , § 13.