Go to Previous Versions
of
this Section
2025 Delaware Code
Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations
Chapter 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subchapter III. Disposition of a Person’s Last Remains
§ 262. Declaration of disposition of last remains.
Universal Citation:
12 DE Code § 262 (2025)
Learn more
This media-neutral citation is based
on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not
necessarily the official citation.
§ 262. Declaration of disposition of last remains. 74 Del. Laws, c. 295, § 1;
The declarant may specify, in a declaration instrument, any 1 or more of the following:
(1) The disposition to be made of the declarant's last remains;
(2) Who may direct the disposition of the declarant's last remains;
(3) The ceremonial arrangements to be performed after the declarant's death;
(4) Who may direct the ceremonial arrangement after the declarant's death; or
(5) The rights, limitations, immunities, and other terms of third parties dealing with the declaration instrument.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Delaware may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
