2006 Kansas Code - 65-1732

      65-1732.   Disposal of unclaimed cremated remains; rules and regulations. With respect to the cremation of dead bodies, as such term is defined in subsection (5) of K.S.A. 65-2401 and amendments thereto, if after a period of 90 days from the time of cremation the cremated remains have not been claimed, the funeral establishment, branch establishment or crematory may dispose of the cremated remains: (a) If the funeral establishment, branch establishment or crematory has sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least 30 days prior to the end of such period of time to the last known address of the authorizing agent as defined under K.S.A. 65-1760, and amendments thereto, a notice that such remains will be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this section unless claimed prior to the end of the 90-day period of time; (b) if the remains have not been claimed prior to the end of such period of time. Such disposal shall include burial by placing the remains in a church or cemetery plot, scatter garden, pond, or columbarium or otherwise disposing of the remains as provided by rule and regulation of the board of mortuary arts. Disposition may include the commingling of the cremated remains with other cremated remains and thus the cremated remains would not be recoverable.

      History:   L. 1988, ch. 227, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 183, § 12; Jan. 1, 2002.