Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0059 - Vital Records Services
Chapter 5 - DEATH REGISTRATION
Section 5-1 - Responsibility for Filing
Current through September 21, 2024
The funeral director who first assumes custody of a dead body shall:
(a) Complete all items on the death certificate except the physician's, county health officer's or coroner's statement attesting to the time, date, place and cause of death;
(b) Secure all necessary signatures and review the certificate for completeness and accuracy;
(c) If the death occurred without medical attendance, if the physician last in attendance refuses or fails to sign the certificate, or if circumstances suggest the death was not due to natural causes, immediately notify the local registrar who shall refer the case to the county health officer or county coroner.
(d) File the certificate with the local registrar.
