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A crematory authority may deliver cremated remains to another person only by making the delivery in person or by using a delivery service that has a system for tracking the delivery. The crematory authority shall obtain a signed receipt from the person to whom the cremated remains are delivered. The crematory authority shall ensure that the receipt includes all of the following:
(1) The name of the decedent.
(2) The date and time that the cremated remains were delivered.
(3) The name and signature of the person to whom the cremated remains were delivered and the name of the funeral establishment or other business entity, if any, with which the person is affiliated.
(4) The name and signature of the person who delivered the cremated remains on behalf of the crematory authority.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Regulation and Licensing (Ch. 440 to 480) § 440.79. Deliveries of cremated remains - last updated January 01, 2018 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/regulation-and-licensing-ch-440-to-480/wi-st-440-79/
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