Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 36.440 — Authority for disposition of remains when decedent died in active military service

Notwithstanding KRS 367.97501 to 367.97537 or any other statute relating to the disposition of remains, if a decedent died while in active military service, including state active duty with the National Guard, the person designated by the decedent on the United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data, DD Form 93, or its successor form, shall have the primary authority and responsibility for the final disposition of the decedent's remains.