Oklahoma Code § 21-1159

Title 21. Crimes And Punishments: Neglect of burial
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Every person upon whom the duty of making burial of the remains
of a deceased person is imposed by law, who omits to perform that
duty within a reasonable time, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in
addition to the punishment prescribed therefor, is liable to pay to
the person performing the duty in his stead, treble the expenses
incurred by the latter in making the burial, to be recovered in a
civil action.

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