SDCL § 34-25-25: Fact of death record filed by funeral director--Sources of data--Place and time of filing.

The funeral director, or person acting as such, who first assumes custody of a dead body shall file a fact of death record. The funeral director shall obtain the personal data from the next of kin or the best qualified person or source available.

A fact of death record for each death which occurs in this state shall be filed with the department within five days after such death.