§ 1158. Right to control disposition of the remains of a deceased person
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 21. Crimes and Punishments
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1158
§ 1158. Right to control disposition of the remains of a deceased person
The right to control the disposition of the remains of a deceased person, the location, manner and conditions of disposition, and arrangements for funeral goods and services vests in the following order, provided the person is eighteen (18) years of age or older and of sound mind:
10. In the absence of any person under paragraphs 1 through 9 of this section, any other person willing to assume the responsibilities to act and arrange the final disposition of the remains of the decedent, including the personal representative of the estate of the decedent or the funeral director with custody of the body, after attesting in writing that a good-faith effort has been made to no avail to contact the individuals under paragraphs 1 through 9 of this section.
Credits
R.L.1910, § 2453; Laws 1997, c. 197, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 2011, c. 208, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
21 Okl. St. Ann. § 1158, OK ST T. 21 § 1158
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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