Nevada § 451.710 - Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.710 — Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 451.710. Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute
1. The operator of a crematory incurs no liability by refusing to accept or to cremate
human remains until the operator receives a court order or other suitable confirmation
that a dispute has been settled: (a) If the operator is aware of a dispute concerning cremation of the remains; (b) If the operator has a reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations
made by the agent; or (c) For any other lawful reason. 2. If the operator of a crematory is aware of a dispute concerning the release or
disposition of cremated human remains, the operator may refuse to release the remains
until the dispute has been resolved or the operator receives a court order authorizing
the release or disposition of the remains. The operator incurs no liability by such a refusal.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 451.710
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.710 cover?
Section 451.710 ("Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute") 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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