154.30 Control of final disposition of certain human remains.
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154.30 Control of final disposition of certain human remains.
(1)Definitions.
(a)“Authorization for final disposition” means a document that satisfies the conditions under sub.
(d)or
(dm), and that is voluntarily executed by a declarant under sub.
(8), but is not limited in form or substance to that provided in sub.
(8).
(b)“Cemetery authority” has the meaning given in s. 157.061
(2).
(c)“Credential” has the meaning given in s. 440.01
(a).
(d)“Crematory authority” has the meaning given in s. 440.70
(9).
(e)“Declarant” means an individual who executes an authorization for final disposition.
(f)“Estranged” means being physically and emotionally alienated for a period of time, at the time of the decedent’s death, and clearly demonstrating an absence of due affection, trust, and regard.
(g)“Final disposition” means disposition of a decedent’s remains, including any of the following:
1. Arrangements for a viewing.
2. A funeral ceremony, memorial service, graveside service, or other last rite.
3. A burial, cremation and burial, or other disposition, or donation of the decedent’s body.