Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 13. DECEDENTS' ESTATES, GUARDIANSHIPS, TRANSFERS, TRUSTS, AND HEALTH CARE DECISIONS. |
Chapter 13.75. DISPOSITION OF HUMAN REMAINS. |
Section 13.75.010. Directions by decedent.
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(a) A person may provide directions for the disposition of the person's remains by placing the directions in a disposition document. The directions may include or be limited to designating an agent to control the disposition of the person's remains.
(b) A disposition document must be signed by the person and acknowledged before a notary public, and contain the form and contents required by AS 13.75.030. A disposition document may be a separate document or it may be contained in another document, including a will or prepaid funeral or burial contract. The disposition document may be modified or revoked only by a subsequent disposition document that complies with this subsection.