{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-440.81","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 440.81","heading":"Records.","body":"(1) A crematory authority shall maintain a permanent record of each cremation at its place of business consisting of the name of the decedent, the date of the cremation, and a description of the manner in which the cremated remains are disposed.\n(2) A crematory authority shall maintain as permanent records the documentation specified in s. 440.78 (1) and copies of receipts under ss. 440.77 (1) and 440.79.","path":["Chs. 440-480, Regulation and Licensing","Chapter 440 Department Of Safety And Professional Services","SUBCHAPTER VII CREMATORY AUTHORITIES"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/440.81","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:01:24Z","sha256":"f8222c2cf06af72f994bfa9ff73560c69b65e11d8af5e9311b97c4733a11ba13","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-440.80","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-440.82"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}