What constitutes a Misdemeanor under funeral law?

Under Oklahoma funeral law, a misdemeanor is defined as an offense that represents a violation of professional standards and regulations governing the care of deceased individuals. Failure to care for deceased remains falls under this category because it directly impacts public health and safety. Funeral service professionals are legally obligated to provide a standard of care that respects the dignity of the deceased while ensuring that remains are handled properly to prevent public health hazards.

Neglecting this duty could result in legal repercussions, including being charged with a misdemeanor. Such actions not only violate ethical standards but could also undermine public trust in the funeral profession. Other choices, such as misrepresentation of estate property or providing inadequate health care to a decedent, fall outside the purview of funeral law and its specific regulations regarding the treatment of human remains, thus making them inapplicable in this context.