W. Va. Code R. § 86-1-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 86-1-9 - Burials
9.1. The remains of deceased veterans will be sent to the local U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center for certification of death. Nursing personnel will immediately notify next of kin, if known, and also notify the Registrar's office.
9.2. All personal effects not claimed by the resident's designee as indicated on the personal property form, will be removed and placed in storage by the Registrar and the Storekeeper. Small items of special value will be placed in the Home safe. All cash will be turned in to the fiscal department for safekeeping. Personal property not claimed within 60 days may be disposed of in an appropriate manner such as given to other needy veterans or service agencies or simply discarded.

W. Va. Code R. § 86-1-9