Sec. 13.75.010. Directions by decedent.

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(a)A person may provide directions for the disposition of the person's remains by placing the directions in a disposition document. The directions may include or be limited to designating an agent to control the disposition of the person's remains.

(b)A disposition document must be signed by the person and acknowledged before a notary public, and contain the form and contents required by AS 13.75.030 . A disposition document may be a separate document or it may be contained in another document, including a will or prepaid funeral or burial contract. The disposition document may be modified or revoked only by a subsequent disposition document that complies with this subsection.