HB 652

Abstract

Funeral arrangements; disputes between next of kin; proof of next of kin status. Establishes a dispute resolution process for disagreements about what persons are responsible for a decedent's funeral and the disposition for such decedent's remains. The bill permits funeral service licensees to require a person claiming next of kin status to execute a document affirming that such person is the next of kin.

Funeral arrangements; definition of next ofkin; proof of designated person to make funeral arrangements andpriority next of kin status. Clarifies that, for the purpose of the definition of "next of kin," the guardian of any minor child is equal in order to a child age 18 or older. The bill also extends from 48 hours to 48 business hours the time period in which a personmay provide documented proof that he is the designated person tomake funeral arrangements for a decedent and clarifies that producinga copy of such decedent's will is sufficient documentation. The billalso allows funeral service licensees to require that a person claimingpriority next of kin status execute a document affirming such status.