AK SB288

Allows individuals to provide written directions for disposition of their remains through a signed and notarized disposition document, which may designate an agent to control the disposition.

Establishes priority order for who may control disposition of remains: designated agent, personal representative, spouse, adult children (by majority), parents, next of kin, public officials (for indigent cases), or willing persons assuming financial responsibility.

Requires person authorized to control disposition to exercise authority within 48 hours of death notification or the right passes to next person in priority; prohibits those charged with felonious killing of decedent from controlling disposition.

Permits disposition documents to include specific directions about cremation, including options to prohibit cremation entirely or allow only designated survivors to cancel cremation plans.

Protects disposition organizations (funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoriums) from liability when following valid directions or authorized persons' requests, while allowing disputes about control authority to be resolved in superior court.