A crematory is required to have in its employ at least one individual who has been trained in performing cremations by the licensed crematory authority who is his employer, by the manufacturer of the equipment to be used to perform cremations, or by some other appropriate method as provided by regulation of the board. Upon meeting the above requirements, this individual is considered to be sufficiently trained for purposes of this chapter.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 435, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 32 - Contracts and Agents
Chapter 8 - Cremation Authorizations And Procedures
Section 32-8-300. Short title.
Section 32-8-305. Definitions.
Section 32-8-310. Crematory; compliance with local zoning regulations.
Section 32-8-315. Execution of a cremation authorization form.
Section 32-8-320. Persons who may serve as a decedent's agent; authorize cremation.
Section 32-8-325. Prerequisites; authority; and receipt of instructions for cremation.
Section 32-8-330. Crematory to retain permanent records.
Section 32-8-335. "Alternative container".
Section 32-8-340. Conditions for cremation, time period prior to cremation.
Section 32-8-350. Crematory's liability for damages.
Section 32-8-355. Human remains; presence of pacemaker.
Section 32-8-365. Solicitation.
Section 32-8-370. Comprehensive cremation statute.
Section 32-8-375. Continuing education courses for removal and disposition of pacemakers.
Section 32-8-380. Promulgate regulations.
Section 32-8-385. Requirement for at least one trained individual in performing cremations.