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RSA 290:16 · Definitions

Title
XXVI: CEMETERIES; BURIALS; DEAD BODIES
Chapter
290 · BURIALS AND DISINTERMENTS
Status
current
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290:16 Definitions. – In this subdivision:

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I.

"At-need funeral arrangements" means funeral arrangements made after death.

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II.

"Custody and control" means the right to make all decisions, consistent with applicable laws, regarding the handling of a dead body, including but not limited to possession, at-need funeral arrangements, final disposition, and disinterment.

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III.

"Estranged" means living in separate residences and having a relationship characterized by hostility or indifference.

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IV.

"Next-of-kin" means a person having the following relationship to the subject, in the following order of priority:

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(a)

The spouse.

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(b)

An adult son or daughter.

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(c)

A parent.

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(d)

An adult brother or sister.

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(e)

An adult grandchild.

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(f)

An adult niece or nephew who is the child of a brother or sister.

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(g)

A maternal grandparent.

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(h)

A paternal grandparent.

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(i)

An adult aunt or uncle.

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(j)

An adult first cousin.

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(k)

Any other adult relative in descending order of blood relationship.

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V.

"Subject" means the person whose remains are placed in the custody and control of another person pursuant to this section. Source. 1996, 283:18, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.

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Source note

Source. 1996, 283:18, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.

Source history

  • 1996, 283:18, eff. Jan. 1, 1997

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  • 2026 HB1348 reference

    compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. II. The funeral home or mortuary shall ensure the proper and lawful disposition of the remains in accordance with RSA 290 and other applicable laws. III. Institutions of higher education located in New Hampshire may assist in the preparation of training aids derived from human remains for law enforcement purposes, provided that: (a)

  • 2026 HB1457 reference · effective 2026-07-01

    esponsible for the operation of a natural organic reduction. XI. "Authorizing agent" means a person vested with the right to control the disposition of human remains pursuant to RSA 290. XII. "NOR delivery receipt form" means a form provided by a funeral establishment to a NOR facility to document the receipt of human remains by such authority for the purpose of NOR. XIII. “Reduced Remains receipt

  • 2026 HB1457-FN reference · effective 2026-07-01

    esponsible for the operation of a natural organic reduction. XI. "Authorizing agent" means a person vested with the right to control the disposition of human remains pursuant to RSA 290. XII. "NOR delivery receipt form" means a form provided by a funeral establishment to a NOR facility to document the receipt of human remains by such authority for the purpose of NOR. XIII. “Reduced Remains receipt

  • 2026 SB410 reference

    compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. II. The funeral home or mortuary shall ensure the proper and lawful disposition of the remains in accordance with RSA 290 and other applicable laws. III. Institutions of higher education located in New Hampshire may assist in the preparation of training aids derived from human remains for law enforcement purposes, provided that: (a)

  • 2026 SB53 add · effective 2025-07-01

    emains are placed prior to NOR (natural organic reduction). II. ?"Authorizing agent" means a person vested with the right to control the disposition of human remains pursuant to RSA 290. III. ?"Board" means the state board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers established under RSA 325:2. IV. ?"Disposition container" means a container in which human remains are placed and means a conta

  • 2026 SB53-FN add

    emains are placed prior to NOR (natural organic reduction). II. ?"Authorizing agent" means a person vested with the right to control the disposition of human remains pursuant to RSA 290. III. ?"Board" means the state board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers established under RSA 325:2. IV. ?"Disposition container" means a container in which human remains are placed and means a conta