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.