Each crematory in this state must be licensed by the State Board of Funeral Service. To obtain licensure for a crematory, a person must:

(1) Submit an application to the board, at the time and in the manner required by the board;

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-26A-4.1

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

(2) Identify, on the application, all certified crematory operators employed at the crematory;

(3) Provide evidence that a motorized or mechanical device is available for the processing of cremated remains; and

(4) Provide evidence that a refrigerated facility is available for the retention of decedents awaiting cremation.

Upon approval of an application, the board shall require that the applicant pay an initial licensure fee in an amount not exceeding one hundred dollars.

Source: SL 2023, ch 129, § 4.