Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.710
in effect1. The operator of a crematory incurs no liability by refusing to accept or to cremate human remains until the operator receives a court order or other suitable confirmation that a dispute has been settled:
(a) If the operator is aware of a dispute concerning cremation of the remains;
(b) If the operator has a reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations made by the agent; or
(c) For any other lawful reason.
2. If the operator of a crematory is aware of a dispute concerning the release or disposition of cremated human remains, the operator may refuse to release the remains until the dispute has been resolved or the operator receives a court order authorizing the release or disposition of the remains. The operator incurs no liability by such a refusal.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-451.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026