The funeral director, or person acting as such, who first assumes custody of a dead body shall file a fact of death record. The funeral director shall obtain the personal data from the next of kin or the best qualified person or source available. A fact of death record for each death which occurs in this state shall be filed with the department within five days after such death.
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