KRS 307.300: Improperly interred body or cremated remains.

(1) In any instance where the operator of any cemetery is informed or becomes aware

that it has improperly interred or has allowed to be improperly interred a body or

cremated remains, including but not limited to interment in the wrong space, the

burial container shall be disinterred and properly reinterred.

(2) Prior to disinterment and proper reinterment of the body or cremated remains, the

cemetery shall give reasonable notice to the next of kin of the deceased and, if

requested, the owner of the burial spa ce, informing them of the improper interment

and the agreed-upon date of the disinterment and proper reinterment.

(3) The expense of the disinterment and proper reinterment shall be paid by the

cemetery in which the body or cremated remains were improperly interred.