Which statement addresses disposition if unclaimed after 120 days?

• A. A disclosure statement by the funeral director or undertaker making arrangements, indicating the manner of disposition of the cremated remains if unclaimed after 120 days from the date of cremation
• B. A statement by the customer indicating the disposition manner
• C. The date and signature of the customer
• D. The place of cremation

Answer: (A)

In New York law, when cremated remains are unclaimed after 120 days, there must be a formal disclosure from the funeral director describing how the remains will be disposed of if they remain unclaimed. This requirement creates a clear, documented plan for disposition, ensuring transparency and accountability so that the remains aren’t left unmanaged.

The reason this is the best answer is that it directly satisfies the legal obligation to inform interested parties about what will happen to unclaimed cremated remains after the 120-day period. It provides a specific method or process for disposition and names the person responsible for carrying it out, which is exactly what the statute requires.

Other options don’t address the legal disposition plan after 120 days. A statement by the customer about disposition, or simply the date and signature of the customer, or the place of cremation, do not establish or document the required plan for unclaimed remains.