37-19-708. Preneed cremation authorizations. (1) Preneed cremation authorizations may be made with a cemetery, funeral establishment, crematory, or any other party. Preneed authorizations must specify the ultimate disposition of the cremated remains, be signed by the authorizing agent, and meet other requirements established by board rule.
(2) A crematory operator or crematory technician shall comply with the terms of the preneed authorization in releasing or disposing of the cremated remains at the time of death.
(3) Upon payment for cremation and disposition, a crematory, crematory operator, or crematory technician in possession of a cremation authorization form and the deceased's human remains is not liable for the actual cremation and the disposition of the cremated remains if the terms of the preneed authorization have been complied with.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 38, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 37. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 19. Morticians and Funeral Services
Part 7. Licensing of Crematoriums, Crematory Operators, and Crematory Technicians
37-19-702. Licenses required -- display of licenses -- renewal -- penalty for late renewal
37-19-703. Application -- power of board to set standards -- inspection -- fees
37-19-704. Cremation authorization required -- identification
37-19-705. Cremation procedures -- cremation containers
37-19-706. Disposition of cremated remains