Nevada Code § 451.710

Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute
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1. The operator of a crematory incurs no
liability by refusing to accept or to cremate human remains until the operator
receives a court order or other suitable confirmation that a dispute has been
settled:
(a) If the operator is aware of a dispute
concerning cremation of the remains;
(b) If the operator has a reasonable basis for
questioning any of the representations made by the agent; or
(c) For any other lawful reason.
2. If the operator of a crematory is aware
of a dispute concerning the release or disposition of cremated human remains,
the operator may refuse to release the remains until the dispute has been
resolved or the operator receives a court order authorizing the release or
disposition of the remains. The operator incurs no liability by such a refusal.

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