SDCL § 34-26A-16.1: Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations.

Upon accepting for cremation a body that has been embalmed, a crematory shall place the body in a holding facility, until the time of cremation.

Upon accepting for cremation a body that has not been embalmed, a crematory may place the body:

(1) In a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation; or

(2) In a holding facility for up to eight hours and thereafter in a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation.