Nevada § 451.023 - Responsibility of surviving spouse or parent for burial or cremation of deceased spouse or child
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.023 — Responsibility of surviving spouse or parent for burial or cremation of deceased spouse or child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 451.023. Responsibility of surviving spouse or parent for burial or cremation of deceased spouse or child
The spouse of a minor child or the parent of an unmarried or otherwise unemancipated
minor child shall be primarily responsible for the decent burial or cremation of his
or her spouse or such child within a reasonable time after death.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 451.023
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.023 cover?
Section 451.023 ("Responsibility of surviving spouse or parent for burial or cremation of deceased spouse or child") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 451.023?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 451.023 apply to my situation?
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