Section 34-25-25 - Fact of death record filed by funeral director--Sources of data--Place and time of filing

34-25-25. Fact of death record filed by funeral director--Sources of data--Place and time of filing.The funeral director, or person acting as such, who first assumes custody of a dead body shall file a fact of death record. The funeral director shall obtain the personal data from the next of kin or the best qualified person or source available.A fact of death record for each death which occurs in this state shall be filed with the department within five days after such death. Source: SDC 1939, §27.0210; SL 1941, ch 124, §2; SL 1972, ch 194, §25; SL 1978, ch 254; SL 2003, ch 186, §5.