Right to rely on such authorization
La. R.S. 8:657
in effect8:657. Right to rely on such authorization
The cemetery authority may inter any remains upon the receipt of a written authorization of a person representing himself to be the person who has the prior right to control the disposition of the remains in accordance with R.S. 8:655. A cemetery authority shall not be liable for interring pursuant to such authorization, unless it has actual notice that such representation is untrue.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1243, §1.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=106438Fetched: 10/20/2026