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The expense of the burial and headstone shall be borne and paid by the county in which the deceased shall be resident at the time of his death.

If in any county there is located a home or other institution for the use, care, shelter and maintenance of such veterans not supported by the county, such county shall not be liable for the burial expenses and headstones of the deceased, unless the deceased was a bona fide resident of such county at the time of his admission to such home or institution, but the county in which he was resident at the time of his admission to such home or institution shall defray, bear and pay the cost of such burial and headstones.

Last modified: October 22, 2006