Louisiana § RS 8:657 - Right to rely on such authorization
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§ RS 8:657. Right to rely on such authorization
The cemetery authority may inter any remains upon the receipt of a written authorization of a person representing himself to be the person who has the prior right to control the disposition of the remains in accordance with R.S. 8:655. A cemetery authority shall not be liable for interring pursuant to such authorization, unless it has actual notice that such representation is untrue.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1243, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:657 cover?
Section RS 8:657 ("Right to rely on such authorization") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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