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:

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(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.