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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 451.270: Manner and time of reinterment.

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  1. TITLE 40 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
  2. CHAPTER 451 - DEAD BODIES
  3. REMOVAL OF HUMAN REMAINS BY CEMETERY AUTHORITY

1. The remains of each person reinterred shall be placed in a separate and suitable receptacle and decently and respectfully interred not later than 1 year after the date on which the remains are disinterred under rules and regulations adopted by the cemetery authority making the removal.

2. A receptacle shall be deemed suitable for the purposes of subsection 1 if the receptacle:

(a) Is capable of withstanding weather and movement of the earth that may affect the receptacle for at least 100 years; or

(b) Has been approved by the closest living relative of the decedent.

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