§ 20-17-1404. Authority to cremate unclaimed remains — Retention of the remains
(a) An authorizing agent may authorize the cremation of an unclaimed deceased veteran’s body. (b) A funeral establishment that accepts the unclaimed remains of a veteran: (1) Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent; (2) (A) Shall retain or arrange for the retention of the cremated […]
§ 20-17-1221. Effect of anatomical gift on advance healthcare directive
(a) In this section: (1) “Advance healthcare directive” means a power of attorney for health care or a record signed by a prospective donor containing the prospective donor’s direction concerning a healthcare decision for the prospective donor. (2) “Declaration” means a record signed by a prospective donor specifying the circumstances under which a life support […]
§ 20-17-1405. Verification that unclaimed remains are a veteran’s — Veteran status unknown at the time of final disposition of the body
A funeral establishment that is also the authorizing agent that determines the final disposition of the remains of a decedent and directs that the body of the decedent be cremated: (1) Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent; (2) Shall store the cremated remains for five […]
§ 20-17-1222. Cooperation between a coroner or the state medical examiner and a procurement organization
(a) A coroner and the state medical examiner shall cooperate with procurement organizations to maximize the opportunity to recover anatomical gifts for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education. (b) If a coroner or the state medical examiner receives notice from a procurement organization that an anatomical gift might be available or was made […]
§ 20-17-1406. Transfer of a veteran’s remains
(a) (1) If the authorizing agent or funeral establishment determines that the unclaimed remains are those of a veteran, the remains may be relinquished to the control of: (A) A veterans service organization; or (B) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) The veterans service organization or Department […]
§ 20-17-1223. Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent whose body is under jurisdiction of coroner or the state medical examiner
(a) Upon request of a procurement organization, a coroner or the state medical examiner shall release to the procurement organization the name, contact information, and available medical and social history of a decedent whose body is under the jurisdiction of the coroner or the state medical examiner. If the decedent’s body or part is medically […]
§ 20-17-1407. Nonliability
A person, funeral establishment, veterans service organization, or Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall not be civilly liable for possessing, delivering, cremating, storing, disposing, or handling in any lawful manner the remains of a decedent under this subchapter.
§ 20-17-1225. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global And National Commerce Act
This act modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(a) of that act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001, or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. […]
§ 20-17-1408. Reimbursement
(a) If a deceased veteran has an estate, the estate shall be responsible for reimbursing a funeral establishment or authorized agent for all reasonable expenses incurred in relation to the disposition of the remains of the deceased veteran. (b) The Department of Veterans Affairs and county veterans’ service officers shall provide technical assistance and information […]
§ 20-17-1301. Title
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Insolvent Cemetery Grant Fund Act.”