Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-1159: Neglect of burial

Every person upon whom the duty of making burial of the remains

of a deceased person is imposed by law, who omits to perform that

duty within a reasonable time, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in

addition to the punishment prescribed therefor, is liable to pay to

the person performing the duty in his stead, treble the expenses

incurred by the latter in making the burial, to be recovered in a

civil action.