35-21-301. Right to control disposition of remains -- priorities -- liability for cost. (1) The right to control the disposition of the remains of a deceased person, unless other directions have been given by the decedent, vests in and the duty of interment and the liability for the reasonable cost of interment of such remains devolves upon the following in the order named:
     (a) the surviving spouse;
     (b) the surviving children of the decedent;
     (c) the surviving parents of the decedent.
     (2) The liability for the reasonable cost of interment devolves jointly and severally upon all kin of the decedent hereinbefore mentioned in the same degree of kindred and upon the estate of the decedent.

     History: En. Sec. 23, Ch. 35, L. 1949; R.C.M. 1947, 9-601.