If a person mentioned in section 23-06-14 has requested, during that person’s last illness, that that person be buried, that person’s body may not be surrendered for dissection but must be buried. If any friend, relative, or guardian of any such person requests, within thirty-six hours after that person’s death, that the body be turned over to such friend, relative, or guardian for interment, such request must be complied with.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 23-06-15

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49