Cremation

Definitions.

“Agent” defined.

“Alkaline hydrolysis” defined.

“Communicable disease” defined.

“Container” defined.

“Cremation” defined.

“Human remains” defined.

“Operator” defined.

“Urn” defined.

Requirements for licensing of crematories and certification of persons operating crematory equipment.

Operator of crematory to provide notice to certain entities concerning equipment for alkaline hydrolysis; entity that receives notice to ensure compliance with state and local requirements.

Adoption of regulations; injunctive relief.

Authority of cemetery or funeral home to erect and conduct crematory; placement.

Order of person for cremation and disposition of remains.

Requirements for death certificate and written authorization; delegation of authority of authorized agent; unavailability of authorized agent.

Maintenance of records; identification of remains.

Prohibition against requiring placement of remains in casket; construction and incineration or dissolution of container.

Holding of remains awaiting cremation.

Procedure and space for cremation.

Allowance of persons near remains awaiting cremation; simultaneous cremation of remains of more than one person.

Delivery and transportation of cremated remains.

Disposition of cremated remains: Responsibility; operator of crematory.

Disposition of cremated remains: Restrictions on manner and location.

Effect of execution of order for cremation; liability for article of value delivered with remains.

Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute.

Unlawful acts; abatement of unlawful crematory as public nuisance.