S.D. Codified Laws § 34-25-25
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
The funeral director, or person acting as such, who first assumes custody of a dead body shall file a fact of death record. The funeral director shall obtain the personal data from the next of kin or the best qualified person or source available.
A fact of death record for each death which occurs in this state shall be filed with the department within five days after such death.
SDCL 34-25-25