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RSA 325-A:25 · Disputes
325-A:25 Disputes. –
Copy linkIf a crematory authority or funeral establishment is aware of any dispute concerning the cremation of human remains, or has a reasonable basis to believe that such a dispute exists or to question any of the representations made by the authorizing agent with respect to such remains, until the crematory authority receives a court order that a dispute with respect to such remains has been settled, the crematory authority or funeral establishment may refuse to accept such human remains for cremation or to perform a cremation of such remains.
Copy linkIf a crematory authority or funeral establishment is aware of any dispute concerning the release or disposition of cremated remains, the crematory authority or funeral establishment may refuse to release cremated remains until the dispute has been resolved or the crematory authority or funeral establishment has been provided with a court order authorizing the release or disposition of the cremated remains. Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.
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Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.
Source history
- 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006
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2026 HB1457
amend · effective 2026-07-01
ad as follows: 325:8-a Board Duty; Crematory Licensing; Natural Organic Reduction Facility Licensing. The board shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of RSA 325-A relative to the cremation of human remains, and RSA 325-B, relative to natural organic reduction of human remains. 3 New Chapter; Natural Organic Reduction of Human Remains. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 325
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2026 HB1457-FN
amend · effective 2026-07-01
ad as follows: 325:8-a Board Duty; Crematory Licensing; Natural Organic Reduction Facility Licensing. The board shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of RSA 325-A relative to the cremation of human remains, and RSA 325-B, relative to natural organic reduction of human remains. 3 New Chapter; Natural Organic Reduction of Human Remains. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 325
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2026 SB53
reference · effective 2025-07-01
of the town or city to use as the permit for final disposition. When the body is to be cremated, at least 48 hours shall elapse before cremation can take place in accordance with RSA 325-A and a separate cremation certificate shall be obtained from the medical examiner and submitted to the crematory with the burial permit pursuant to RSA 325-A. When the body is to be disposed by natural organic reduction
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2026 SB53-FN
reference
of the town or city to use as the permit for final disposition. When the body is to be cremated, at least 48 hours shall elapse before cremation can take place in accordance with RSA 325-A and a separate cremation certificate shall be obtained from the medical examiner and submitted to the crematory with the burial permit pursuant to RSA 325-A. When the body is to be disposed by natural organic reduction