RSA 290:16 Definitions.

In this subdivision:
I. "At-need funeral arrangements" means funeral arrangements made after death.
II. "Custody and control" means the right to make all decisions, consistent with applicable laws, regarding the handling of a dead body, including but not limited to possession, at-need funeral arrangements, final disposition, and disinterment.
III. "Estranged" means living in separate residences and having a relationship characterized by hostility or indifference.
IV. "Next-of-kin" means a person having the following relationship to the subject, in the following order of priority:
(a) The spouse.
(b) An adult son or daughter.
(c) A parent.
(d) An adult brother or sister.
(e) An adult grandchild.
(f) An adult niece or nephew