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SD Codified L § 34-26A-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-6 - Documentation required for cremation--Cremation authorization form--Burial permit--Other local documentation.

34-26A-6. Documentation required for cremation--Cremation authorization form--Burial permit--Other local documentation.Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no crematory authority may cremate human remains until it has received:(1)A cremation authorization form signed by an authorizing agent and the crematory authority. The cremation authorization form shall be provided by the crematory authority and shall contain the identity of the human remains, the name of the authorizing agent and the relationship between the authorizing agent and the deceased, authorization for the crematory authority to cremate the human remains, a representation that the authorizing agent is aware of no objection to the human remains being cremated by any person who has a right to control the disposition of the human remains, and the name of the person authorized to claim the cremated remains from the crematory authority;(2)A completed and executed burial permit, as provided in §34-25-24, indicating that the human remains are to be cremated; and(3)Any other documentation required by the county or municipality. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §6.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-7 - Delegation of authority of authorizing agent--Reliance on authorization form without liability.

34-26A-7. Delegation of authority of authorizing agent--Reliance on authorization form without liability.If an authorizing agent is not available to execute the cremation authorization form, he may delegate that authority to another person in writing, or, if located outside of the area, by sending the crematory authority a telegram that contains the name, address, and relationship of the sender to the deceased and the name and address of the individual to whom authority is delegated. Upon receipt of the written delegation document or a copy of this telegram, this individual may serve as the authorizing agent and execute the cremation authorization form, and the crematory authority may rely upon the cremation authorization form without liability. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §7.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-8 - Receipt upon receiving human remains--Contents--Signatures.

34-26A-8. Receipt upon receiving human remains--Contents--Signatures.Upon the receipt of human remains, the crematory authority shall furnish to the person who delivers the human remains a receipt signed by both the crematory authority and the person who delivers the human remains showing the date of delivery, the name of the person from whom the human remains were received and that person's employer, the name of the person who received the human remains on behalf of the crematory authority, and the name and license number of the crematory authority, and the name of the deceased. The crematory authority shall retain a copy of this receipt. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §8.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-9 - Record of cremations.

34-26A-9. Record of cremations.A crematory authority shall retain at its place of business a record of each cremation which takes place at its facility, which record shall contain the information provided for in §§34-26A-6 to 34-26A-8, inclusive, and the date the cremation and disposition of the cremated remains took place. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §9.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-10 - Acceptance of unidentified human remains prohibited--Identification on exterior of cremation container.

34-26A-10. Acceptance of unidentified human remains prohibited--Identification on exterior of cremation container.No crematory authority may accept unidentified human remains. If the crematory authority takes custody subsequent to the human remains being placed within a cremation container, the crematory authority shall place appropriate identification upon the exterior of the cremation container. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §10.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-11 - Filing of burial permit on completion of cremation.

34-26A-11. Filing of burial permit on completion of cremation.Upon completion of the cremation, the crematory authority shall file the burial permit with the local registrar of vital records pursuant to §34-25-24. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §11.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-12 - Casket not to be required by crematory authority--Cremation container to be cremated absent written instructions to the contrary.

34-26A-12. Casket not to be required by crematory authority--Cremation container to be cremated absent written instructions to the contrary.Except as provided in this section no crematory authority may make or enforce any rules requiring that human remains be placed in a casket before cremation or that human remains be cremated in a casket, nor may the crematory refuse to accept human remains for cremation for the reason that the human remains are not in a casket. No human remains delivered to a crematory may be removed from the cremation container and the cremation container shall be cremated with the human remains, unless the crematory authority has been provided with written instructions to the contrary by the authorizing agent. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §12.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-13 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-13 - When cremation may take place--Investigation by coroner--Waiver of time requirement.

34-26A-13. When cremation may take place--Investigation by coroner--Waiver of time requirement.No human remains may be cremated within twenty-four hours after the time of death, as indicated on the medical certificate of death, or the coroner's certificate. If the death is such as is to be investigated by a coroner, the human remains may not be cremated by the crematory authority until the coroner has completed his investigation and authorization to cremate has been received in writing from the coroner of the county in which the death occurred. In no instance may the lapse of time between the death and any cremation be less than twenty-four hours, unless the death was a result of an infectious, contagious, or communicable and dangerous disease, and the time requirement is waived in writing by the coroner or the attending physician where the death occurred. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §13.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-14 - Notification of coroner by crematory authority in certain cases--Investigation--Authorization to cremate.

34-26A-14. Notification of coroner by crematory authority in certain cases--Investigation--Authorization to cremate.If the crematory authority receives the human remains of a deceased person who the crematory authority has reason to believe may have died by unlawful means or is subject to investigation under §23-14-18, the crematory authority shall notify the coroner of the county where the death occurred of this belief. After this notice, the human remains may not be cremated until the coroner has completed his investigation, if any, and authorization to cremate has been received in writing from the coroner by the crematory authority. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §14.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-15 - Removal of pacemaker or hazardous implants.

34-26A-15. Removal of pacemaker or hazardous implants.No body may be cremated with a pacemaker in place. The party that authorizes the cremation of the human remains shall be responsible for taking all necessary steps to ensure that any pacemakers or hazardous implants are removed before cremation. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §15.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-16 - Holding human remains before cremation--Refrigeration--Leaking cremation container need not be accepted.

34-26A-16. Holding human remains before cremation--Refrigeration--Leaking cremation container need not be accepted.A crematory authority may hold human remains, before the cremation of the remains, according to the following subdivisions:(1)If a crematory authority is unable to cremate the human remains immediately upon taking custody of the remains, the crematory authority shall place the unembalmed human remains in a refrigerated holding facility;(2)No crematory authority may be required to accept for holding a cremation container from which there is any evidence of leakage of the body fluids from the human remains therein; and(3)Human remains that are not embalmed shall be held within a refrigerated facility. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §16.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-17 - Unauthorized persons not permitted in crematory area.

34-26A-17. Unauthorized persons not permitted in crematory area.No unauthorized person may be permitted in the crematory area while any human remains are in the crematory area awaiting cremation, being cremated, or being removed from the cremation chamber. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §17.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-18 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-18 - Simultaneous cremations forbidden absent written authorization--Authorization as exemption from liability for commingling.

34-26A-18. Simultaneous cremations forbidden absent written authorization--Authorization as exemption from liability for commingling.The unauthorized, simultaneous cremation of the human remains of more than one person within the same cremation chamber is forbidden, unless the crematory authority has received specific written authorization to do so from all authorizing agents for the human remains to be so cremated. A written authorization exempts the crematory authority from all liability for commingling of the product of the cremation process. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §18.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-19 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-19 - Verification of identification before cremation.

34-26A-19. Verification of identification before cremation.Immediately before being placed within the cremation chamber, the identification of the human remains, as indicated on the cremation container, shall be verified by the crematory authority and the identification shall be removed from the cremation container and placed near the cremation chamber control panel where it shall remain in place until the cremation process is complete. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §19.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-20 - Removal and processing of residue.

34-26A-20. Removal and processing of residue.Upon completion of the cremation, in so far as is possible, all of the recoverable residue of the cremation process shall be removed from the cremation chamber. In so far as possible, all residual of the cremation process shall be separated from anything other than bone fragments and then be processed so as to reduce them to an unidentifiable particle. Anything other than the particles shall be removed from the cremated residuals and shall be disposed of by the crematory authority. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §20.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-21 - Packing of cremated remains--Temporary container--Shipping.

34-26A-21. Packing of cremated remains--Temporary container--Shipping.Cremated remains shall be packed according to the following subdivisions:(1)The cremated remains with proper identification shall be placed in a temporary container or urn. The temporary container or urn contents may not be contaminated with any other object, unless specific authorization has been received from the authorizing agent;(2)The cremated remains with proper identification shall be placed within the temporary container or urn ordered by the authorizing agent. If the cremated remains within the temporary container or urn do not adequately fill its interior dimensions, the extra space may be filled with shredded paper, clean, absorbent cotton or comparable material, and the lid or top securely closed;(3)If the cremated remains will not fit within the dimensions of a temporary container or urn the remainder of the cremated remains shall be returned to the authorizing agent or its representative in a separate container;(4)If a temporary container is used to return the cremated remains, the container shall be placed in a suitable box and all box seams taped closed to increase the security and integrity of the container. The outside of the container shall be clearly identified with the name of the deceased person whose cremated remains are contained therein and the name of the cremation authority; and(5)If the cremated remains are to be shipped, the temporary container or designated receptacle ordered by the authorizing agent shall be packed securely in a suitable cardboard box and all seams taped closed to increase the security and integrity of the container. Cremated remains shall be shipped only by a method which has an internal tracing system available and which provides a receipt signed by the person accepting delivery. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §21.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-22 - Statement by authorizing agent specifying disposition of cremated remains--Retention of copy.

34-26A-22. Statement by authorizing agent specifying disposition of cremated remains--Retention of copy.The authorizing agent shall provide the person with whom cremation arrangements are made with a signed statement specifying the ultimate disposition of the cremated remains. A copy of this statement shall be retained by the crematory authority. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §22.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-23 - Responsibility of authorizing agent for disposition--Disposal of unclaimed remains--Reimbursement--Record--Discharge from liability.

34-26A-23. Responsibility of authorizing agent for disposition--Disposal of unclaimed remains--Reimbursement--Record--Discharge from liability.The authorizing agent is responsible for the disposition of the cremated remains. If, after a period of thirty days from the date of cremation, the authorizing agent has not specified the ultimate disposition or claimed the cremated remains, the crematory authority or the person in possession of the cremated remains may dispose of the cremated remains in any manner permitted by law. The authorizing agent is responsible for reimbursing the crematory authority for all reasonable expenses incurred in disposing of the cremated remains pursuant to this section. A record of such disposition shall be made and kept by the person making the disposition. Upon disposing of cremated remains under this section, the crematory authority or person in possession of the cremated remains is discharged from any legal obligation or liability concerning the cremated remains. This provision applies to all cremated remains currently in the possession of a crematory authority or other party. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §23.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-24 - Where cremated remains may be disposed of--Consent of property owner.

34-26A-24. Where cremated remains may be disposed of--Consent of property owner.In addition to disposing of cremated remains in a crypt, niche, grave, or scattering garden located in a dedicated cemetery, or by scattering over the sea or other public waterways pursuant to §34-26A-27, cremated remains may be disposed of in any manner on the private property of a consenting owner, upon direction of the authorizing agent. If cremated remains are to be disposed of on private property, other than dedicated cemetery property, the authorizing agent shall provide the crematory authority, with the written consent of the property owner and the legal description of the property. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §24.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-25 - Commingling of cremated remains prohibited--Exceptions.

34-26A-25. Commingling of cremated remains prohibited--Exceptions.Except with the express written permission of the authorizing agent, no person may:(1)Dispose of or scatter cremated remains in such a manner or in such a location that the cremated remains are commingled with those of another person. The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to the scattering of cremated remains at sea or by air from individual closed containers or to the scattering of cremated remains in an area located in a dedicated cemetery and used exclusively for such purposes; or(2)Place cremated remains of more than one person in the same closed container. This subdivision does not apply to placing the cremated remains of members of the same family in a common closed container designed for the cremated remains of more than one person. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §25.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-26 - Delivery of cremated remains--Receipt--Transportation of remains.

34-26A-26. Delivery of cremated remains--Receipt--Transportation of remains.Cremated remains shall be delivered by the crematory authority to the individual specified by the authorizing agent on the cremation authorization form. The representative of the crematory authority and the individual receiving the cremated remains shall sign a receipt indicating the name of the deceased, and the date, time, and place of receipt. The crematory authority shall retain a copy of this receipt. After this delivery, the cremated remains may be transported in any manner in this state, without a permit, and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §26.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-27 - Scattering of cremated remains--Filing of statement with local registrar--Release of remains by crematory authority--Violation as misdemeanor.

34-26A-27. Scattering of cremated remains--Filing of statement with local registrar--Release of remains by crematory authority--Violation as misdemeanor.Cremated remains may be scattered over a public waterway or sea, or on the private property of a consenting owner pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, if they are reduced to a particle size of one-eighth inch or less. A person may utilize a boat or airplane to perform the scattering. Cremated remains shall be removed from their closed container before they are scattered. Any person who scatters human remains, pursuant to this section, shall file with the local registrar of births and deaths, in the county nearest the point where the cremated remains are to be scattered, a verified statement containing the name of the deceased person, the time and place of death, the place at which the cremated remains are to be scattered, and any other information that the local registrar of births and deaths may require. If cremated remains are to be scattered pursuant to this section, the crematory authority may not release the cremated remains to the authorizing agent until the crematory authority has been provided with a receipt indicating that the proper filing has been made with the local registrar of births and deaths. The scattering of cremated remains in violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §27; SL 2000, ch 173, §2; SL 2013, ch 160, §1.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-28 - Cremation authorization form as warranty of identity, authority, etc.--Liability of person signing form.

34-26A-28. Cremation authorization form as warranty of identity, authority, etc.--Liability of person signing form.Any person signing a cremation authorization form is deemed to warrant the truthfulness of any facts set forth in the cremation authorization form, including the identity of the deceased whose remains are sought to be cremated and that person's authority to order the cremation. Any person signing a cremation authorization form is personally and individually liable for all damage occasioned thereby and resulting therefrom. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §28.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-29 - Right of crematory authority to cremate on receipt of authorization form--Immunity from liability--Exception.

34-26A-29. Right of crematory authority to cremate on receipt of authorization form--Immunity from liability--Exception.A crematory authority may cremate human remains upon the receipt of a cremation authorization form signed by an authorizing agent. No crematory authority that cremates human remains pursuant to an authorization or that releases or disposes of the cremated remains pursuant to an authorization, unless the crematory authority has actual knowledge that the representations contained in the cremation authorization form were untrue, is liable for such cremation. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §29.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-30 - Crematory authority not responsible for valuables.

34-26A-30. Crematory authority not responsible for valuables.No crematory authority is responsible or liable for any valuables delivered to the crematory authority with human remains. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §30.
SD Codified L § 34-26A-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 34 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations|Section 34-26A-31 - Refusal to accept body or perform cremation--When crematory authority not liable-- Court order or resolution of dispute.

34-26A-31. Refusal to accept body or perform cremation--When crematory authority not liable--Court order or resolution of dispute.No crematory authority is liable for refusing to accept a body or to perform a cremation until it receives a court order or other suitable confirmation that a dispute has been settled if:(1)It is aware of any dispute concerning the cremation of human remains;(2)It has a reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations made by the authorizing agent; or(3)For any other lawful reason. Source: SL 1988, ch 283, §31.