Nevada § 451.690 - Delivery and transportation of cremated remains
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.690 — Delivery and transportation of cremated remains, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 451.690. Delivery and transportation of cremated remains
1. When cremated remains are called for or delivered, the person receiving the remains
and a representative of the operator of the crematory shall sign a receipt showing
the name of the person whose remains are received and the date, time and place of
receipt. The operator shall retain the receipt. Thereafter, the remains may be transported in any manner, with a permit if required
by the local health authority. 2. If a temporary urn is used to deliver the cremated remains to the person authorized
to claim them, that urn must be placed in a suitable outer box to increase its security
and integrity. The temporary urn must be marked with the name of the person whose remains it contains
and the name of the operator of the crematory. 3. If cremated remains are to be shipped, the urn must be packed in a sealed package.
A method of shipment must be used which has an internal tracing system and provides
a receipt signed by the person accepting delivery.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 451.690
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.690 cover?
Section 451.690 ("Delivery and transportation of cremated remains") 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.
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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