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

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

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  1. TITLE 40 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
  2. CHAPTER 451 - DEAD BODIES
  3. CREMATION

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.

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