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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-17-1404. Authority to cremate unclaimed remains--Retention of the remains

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An authorizing agent may authorize the cremation of an unclaimed deceased veteran's body.

(b) A funeral establishment that accepts the unclaimed remains of a veteran:

(1) Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent;

(2)(A) Shall retain or arrange for the retention of the cremated remains until they are relinquished to:

(i) A veterans service organization;

(ii) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or

(iii) The authorizing agent.

(B) The veterans service organization or Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs must certify that the deceased veteran:

(i) Is entitled to interment benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and

(ii) Will be provided a dignified and honorable funeral at a veterans cemetery; and

(3)(A) May dispose of the cremated remains in a manner permitted by law after five (5) days from the date of cremation if the cremated remains are not relinquished to a person as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section.

(B) The disposal of the remains must comply with the public health and welfare laws of the State of Arkansas.

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