KS HB2331

District coroners may dispose of unclaimed cremated remains after three years if no family claims them, following a required 30-day public newspaper notice in the county where death occurred

Cremation and burial expenses are paid first from property found with the body, then from county general funds, with exceptions for inmates (paid by Department of Corrections) and veterans (paid under K.S.A. 73-304)

Coroners and counties are exempt from liability for disposing of unclaimed remains or property of insubstantial commercial value, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct

Licensed embalmers and funeral directors must complete six hours of continuing education annually (three hours in-person or live online) beginning July 1, 2026, to maintain active licenses

Crematory license holders may use the word "crematory" in the business name of other operations they own if those businesses are licensed under Kansas mortuary arts statutes