North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 25 - State Board of Funeral Service
Article 25-05 - Crematoriums
Chapter 25-05-01 - Licensure of Crematoriums
Section 25-05-01-12 - Unclaimed cremated remains

After twelve months, unclaimed cremated remains may be disposed of by earth burial in an established cemetery in an appropriate container. The container may hold one or more cremated remains, as long as the individual remains are kept separate. At least thirty days prior to such disposition, the funeral home shall send a written notice to the last-known address of the responsible person who directed and provided for the method of final disposition of the human remains to the effect that such remains will be disposed of unless claimed by the person within thirty days from the date of mailing such notice. The notice must be sent by registered mail, return receipt requested.

General Authority: NDCC 43-10-05, 43-10-06.1

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-10-06.1, 43-10-26