Louisiana § RS 8:804 - Affidavit as authorization
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:804 — Affidavit as authorization, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:804. Affidavit as authorization
In the absence of a formal judgment of possession in the succession of the record owner of a cemetery space or right of interment, an affidavit by a disinterested but informed person of the facts setting forth the fact of the death of the record owner and identifying the spouse and legal heirs of the decedent shall be complete and sufficient authorization for a cemetery authority to permit the use of any unoccupied portion of a cemetery space by the person or persons entitled to the use thereof.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:804
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:804 cover?
Section RS 8:804 ("Affidavit as 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 8:804?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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