On county burials, the funeral director in charge shall furnish a casket and outside container and conduct the funeral services. On county cremations, the funeral director in charge shall furnish an urn or container and conduct the funeral services. The county shall allow the funeral director for merchandise and services rendered, a sum to be established by resolution of the board of county commissioners at the annual organizational meeting.

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Source: SDC 1939, § 12.1911 as added by SL 1953, ch 24; SL 1967, ch 19; SL 1971, ch 170; SL 1972, ch 159; SL 1976, ch 173, § 24; SL 2012, ch 152, § 4.