Crematories And Cremations

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Section
34-26A-1

Definition of terms.

Section
34-26A-2

Authorizing agent defined--Public official or institutional representative as authorizing agent.

Section
34-26A-3

Construction and maintenance of crematory--Operation under licensed funeral director or establishment--Exception--Building and zoning regulations.

Section
34-26A-4

Application for licensure or renewal--Forms--Fee--Contents--Annual examination--Notice on change of ownership.

Section
34-26A-5

Cremation prohibited except in licensed crematory--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section
34-26A-6

Documentation required for cremation--Cremation authorization form--Burial permit--Other local documentation.

Section
34-26A-7

Delegation of authority of authorizing agent--Reliance on authorization form without liability.

Section
34-26A-8

Receipt upon receiving human remains--Contents--Signatures.

Section
34-26A-9

Record of cremations.

Section
34-26A-10

Acceptance of unidentified human remains prohibited--Identification on exterior of cremation container.

Section
34-26A-11

Filing of burial permit on completion of cremation.

Section
34-26A-12

Casket not to be required by crematory authority--Cremation container to be cremated absent written instructions to the contrary.

Section
34-26A-13

When cremation may take place--Investigation by coroner--Waiver of time requirement.

Section
34-26A-14

Notification of coroner by crematory authority in certain cases--Investigation--Authorization to cremate.

Section
34-26A-15

Removal of pacemaker or hazardous implants.

Section
34-26A-16

Holding human remains before cremation--Refrigeration--Leaking cremation container need not be accepted.

Section
34-26A-17

Unauthorized persons not permitted in crematory area.

Section
34-26A-18

Simultaneous cremations forbidden absent written authorization--Authorization as exemption from liability for commingling.

Section
34-26A-19

Verification of identification before cremation.

Section
34-26A-20

Removal and processing of residue.

Section
34-26A-21

Packing of cremated remains--Temporary container--Shipping.

Section
34-26A-22

Statement by authorizing agent specifying disposition of cremated remains--Retention of copy.

Section
34-26A-23

Responsibility of authorizing agent for disposition--Disposal of unclaimed remains--Reimbursement--Record--Discharge from liability.

Section
34-26A-24

Where cremated remains may be disposed of--Consent of property owner.

Section
34-26A-25

Commingling of cremated remains prohibited--Exceptions.

Section
34-26A-26

Delivery of cremated remains--Receipt--Transportation of remains.

Section
34-26A-27

Scattering of cremated remains--Filing of statement with local registrar--Release of remains by crematory authority--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section
34-26A-28

Cremation authorization form as warranty of identity, authority, etc.--Liability of person signing form.

Section
34-26A-29

Right of crematory authority to cremate on receipt of authorization form--Immunity from liability--Exception.

Section
34-26A-30

Crematory authority not responsible for valuables.

Section
34-26A-31

Refusal to accept body or perform cremation--When crematory authority not liable-- Court order or resolution of dispute.

Section
34-26A-32

Refusal to release cremated remains--When crematory authority not liable--Court order or resolution of dispute.

Section
34-26A-33

Promulgation of rules by department--Contents--Adoption of rules by crematory authority.

Section
34-26A-34

Maintenance of crematory in violation of chapter as nuisance--Abatement.

Section
34-26A-35

Holding self out as crematory authority without license or performing cremation without authorization form as misdemeanor.

Section
34-26A-36

Knowingly signing false authorization form as misdemeanor.

Section
34-26A-37

Pre-need contract to specify ultimate disposition of cremated remains--Compliance with contract absent different instructions at time of death--Release from liability.

Section
34-26A-38

Right to authorize one's own cremation on pre-need basis--Witnesses--Designation of crematory authority--Transfer or cancellation--Notice to department and crematory authority.

Section
34-26A-39

Disposition of remains of deceased in accordance with pre-need authorization form--Best efforts of persons in possession of form or charged with making arrangements.

Section
34-26A-40

Crematory authority to comply with pre-need authorization form--Immunity from liability.

Section
34-26A-41

Employment of licensed funeral director.