NRS 451.705
Effect of execution of order for cremation

liability for article of value delivered with remains.

1.

The signer of an order for the cremation of human remains warrants the truth of the facts set forth in the order, including the identity of the person whose remains are to be cremated, and his or her own authority to order cremation. The signer is personally liable for any damage resulting from the falsity of a warranted fact or from his or her lack of authority.

2.

The operator of a crematory may cremate human remains upon receipt of an order signed by the agent. The operator has no liability for cremating the remains or releasing the cremated remains pursuant to the order.

3.

The operator of a crematory is not liable for any article of value delivered with human remains.

Source: Section 451.705 — Effect of execution of order for cremation; liability for article of value delivered with remains., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-451.html#NRS451Sec705.

451.600
Definitions. 451.605
“Agent” defined. 451.607
“Alkaline hydrolysis” defined. 451.610
“Communicable disease” defined. 451.615
“Container” defined. 451.617
“Cremation” defined. 451.620
“Human remains” defined. 451.625
“Operator” defined. 451.630
“Urn” defined. 451.635
Requirements for licensing of crematories and certification of persons operating crematory equipment. 451.637
Operator of crematory to provide notice to certain entities concerning equipment for alkaline hydrolysis 451.640
Adoption of regulations 451.645
Authority of cemetery or funeral home to erect and conduct crematory 451.655
Order of person for cremation and disposition of remains. 451.660
Requirements for death certificate and written authorization 451.665
Maintenance of records 451.670
Prohibition against requiring placement of remains in casket 451.675
Holding of remains awaiting cremation. 451.680
Procedure and space for cremation. 451.685
Allowance of persons near remains awaiting cremation 451.690
Delivery and transportation of cremated remains. 451.695
Disposition of cremated remains: Responsibility 451.700
Disposition of cremated remains: Restrictions on manner and location. 451.705
Effect of execution of order for cremation 451.710
Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute. 451.715
Unlawful acts

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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Original Source: Section 451.705 — Effect of execution of order for cremation; liability for article of value delivered with remains., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-451.html#NRS451Sec705 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).