Opinion ID: 883667
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Heading: the liability of dahl funeral chapels

Text: Dahl contends that since the allegedly negligent embalming was conducted by Michelotti-Sawyers, Dahl cannot be held liable under a negligence theory or breach of contract theory. Appellants, however, contend that Dahl assumed a duty to properly prepare the body for viewing during the funeral services and Dahl breached that duty when it negligently failed to inspect the body and discover the leaking surgical wound. We hold that both Dahl and Michelotti-Sawyers assumed a duty to perform embalming and/or funeral services in a dignified and respectful manner. Reversed in part, affirmed in part, and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. TURNAGE, C.J., and TRIEWEILER, HUNT, GRAY and NELSON, JJ., concur.