UT SB0061

Adds a new statutory definition for "final placement of remains" to describe the final storage, placement, or disposal of residual matter resulting from disposition methods like cremation or alkaline hydrolysis

Eliminates the option for oral preneed funeral agreements, requiring all preneed funeral arrangements to be in writing

Removes the requirement that funeral service establishments obtain a receipt showing proper filing with the local registrar of births and deaths before releasing cremated or alkaline hydrolysis remains for scattering

Updates terminology throughout Utah Code Title 58, Chapter 9 to replace "disposition of cremated remains" with "final placement of remains" and makes other technical language changes

Takes effect May 6, 2026