Nevada Code § 451.705

Effect of execution of order for cremation; liability for article of value delivered with remains
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1. The signer of an order for the
cremation of human remains warrants the truth of the facts set forth in the
order, including the identity of the person whose remains are to be cremated,
and his or her own authority to order cremation. The signer is personally
liable for any damage resulting from the falsity of a warranted fact or from
his or her lack of authority.
2. The operator of a crematory may cremate
human remains upon receipt of an order signed by the agent. The operator has no
liability for cremating the remains or releasing the cremated remains pursuant
to the order.
3. The operator of a crematory is not
liable for any article of value delivered with human remains.

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