| Thursday, 02 February 2012 08:06 |
| PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ A South Dakota House panel is weighing a measure that specifies cremation as an option for handling remains of South Dakota residents who had no means to pay for funeral costs. The bill's main sponsor is Republican Rep. Bob Deelstra of Hartford. Switching from casket to cremation could save money for cash-strapped counties in South Dakota. Members of the House Local Government Committee are scheduled to vote on the bill Thursday. (Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) |

