2017 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 17 - Death and Disposition of the Dead
Subchapter 9 - Cemeteries Generally
§ 20-17-902. Burial in registered cemetery required -- Records

Universal Citation: AR Code § 20-17-902 (2017)
  • (a) It shall be unlawful to bury a dead body outside of a registered cemetery.
  • (b) The sexton or person in charge of the cemetery shall keep a correct record on a form prescribed by the Department of Health of each body buried in the cemetery.
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