§21-1159.

§21-1159.
   
   Every person upon whom the duty of making burial of the remains of a
   deceased person is imposed by law, who omits to perform that duty
   within a reasonable time, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in addition
   to the punishment prescribed therefor, is liable to pay to the person
   performing the duty in his stead, treble the expenses incurred by the
   latter in making the burial, to be recovered in a civil action.