Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-1159
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-1159, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 21, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 21,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Neglect of burial
Official statutory text
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.
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.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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