(1) An authorizing agent may authorize the cremation of an unclaimed deceased veteran's body.
(2) A funeral establishment that accepts the unclaimed remains of a veteran: Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent;
(3) Shall retain or arrange for the retention of the cremated remains until they are relinquished to: A veterans service organization;
(4) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(5) The authorizing agent.
(6) The veterans service organization or Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs must certify that the deceased veteran: Is entitled to interment benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(7) Will be provided a dignified and honorable funeral at a veterans cemetery; and
(8) May dispose of the cremated remains in a manner permitted by law after five (5) days from the date of cremation if the cremated remains are not relinquished to a person as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section.
(9) The disposal of the remains must comply with the public health and welfare laws of the State of Arkansas.