§ 34-26A-1 Definitions
§ 34-26A-3 Crematory operator–Licensed and certified–Certification requirements
§ 34-26A-4.1 Crematory establishment–Licensure
§ 34-26A-4.2 Crematory licensure–Expiration–Renewal–Crematory inspection–Fee
§ 34-26A-5.1 Crematory licensure–Suspension or revocation–Hearing–Promulgation of rules
§ 34-26A-6.1 Authorization to cremate–Form
§ 34-26A-6.2 Authorization to cremate–Pre-need contract
§ 34-26A-6.3 Authorization to cremate–Limited crematory immunity
§ 34-26A-7 Delegation of authority–Crematory immunity
§ 34-26A-9.1 Delivery of decedent–Receipt–Contents–Unidentified remains not acceptable
§ 34-26A-12.1 Prohibitions
§ 34-26A-13.1 Required time before cremation–Waiver–Coroner’s release
§ 34-26A-14 Notification of coroner–Death to be investigated–Release to cremate
§ 34-26A-16.1 Remains awaiting cremation–Acceptable locations
§ 34-26A-19 Identification of human remains–Tracking
§ 34-26A-20 Removal of cremated remains–Urn or temporary container
§ 34-26A-20.1 Recyclable materials
§ 34-26A-21.1 Record of the cremation–Retention
§ 34-26A-22.1 Filing of burial permit
§ 34-26A-23.1 Release of cremated remains–Receipt
§ 34-26A-23.2 Cremated remains–Shipping options
§ 34-26A-24.1 Disposition of remains–Directive followed–Responsibility for costs
§ 34-26A-25.1 Records–Period of retention–Inspection
§ 34-26A-31 Refusal to accept remains or cremate–Grounds–Immunity
§ 34-26A-32 Refusal to release or dispose remains pending dispute resolution–Immunity
§ 34-26A-33 Promulgation of rules
§ 34-26A-35 Penalties
§ 34-26A-37 Pre-need contract–Requirements
§ 34-26A-38 Pre-need authorization to cremate–Retention–Revocation
§ 34-26A-40 Cremation according to pre-need contract–Immunity
§ 34-26A-42 Change of ownership–Report to board
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 34 > Chapter 26A - Crematories and Cremations

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2