South Dakota § 34-26A-16.1 - Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations.
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§ 34-26A-16.1. Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations.
Upon accepting for cremation a body that has been embalmed, a crematory shall place the body in a holding facility, until the time of cremation.
Upon accepting for cremation a body that has not been embalmed, a crematory may place the body:
(1) In a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation; or
(2) In a holding facility for up to eight hours and thereafter in a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation.
Source: SL 2023, ch 129, § 13.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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