NRS 451.710
Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute.

1.

The operator of a crematory incurs no liability by refusing to accept or to cremate human remains until the operator receives a court order or other suitable confirmation that a dispute has been settled:

(a)

If the operator is aware of a dispute concerning cremation of the remains;

(b)

If the operator has a reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations made by the agent; or

(c)

For any other lawful reason.

2.

If the operator of a crematory is aware of a dispute concerning the release or disposition of cremated human remains, the operator may refuse to release the remains until the dispute has been resolved or the operator receives a court order authorizing the release or disposition of the remains. The operator incurs no liability by such a refusal.

Source: Section 451.710 — Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-451.­html#NRS451Sec710.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 451.710’s source at nv​.us