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Section 34-26A-1 - Definition of terms. - 34-26A-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean:...
Section 34-26A-2 - Authorizing agent defined--Public official or institutional representative as authorizing agent. - 34-26A-2. Authorizing agent defined--Public official or institutional representative as authorizing...
Section 34-26A-3 - Construction and maintenance of crematory--Operation under licensed funeral director or establishment--Exception--Building and zoning regulations. - 34-26A-3. Construction and maintenance of crematory--Operation under licensed funeral director...
Section 34-26A-4 - Application for licensure or renewal--Forms--Fee--Contents--Annual examination--Notice on change of ownership. - 34-26A-4. Application for licensure or renewal--Forms--Fee--Contents--Annual examination--Notice on change of...
Section 34-26A-5 - Cremation prohibited except in licensed crematory--Violation as misdemeanor. - 34-26A-5. Cremation prohibited except in licensed crematory--Violation as misdemeanor. No...
Section 34-26A-6 - Documentation required for cremation--Cremation authorization form--Burial permit--Other local documentation. - 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. - 34-26A-7. Delegation of authority of authorizing agent--Reliance on authorization form...
Section 34-26A-8 - Receipt upon receiving human remains--Contents--Signatures. - 34-26A-8. Receipt upon receiving human remains--Contents--Signatures. Upon the receipt of...
Section 34-26A-9 - Record of cremations. - 34-26A-9. Record of cremations. A crematory authority shall retain at...
Section 34-26A-10 - Acceptance of unidentified human remains prohibited--Identification on exterior of cremation container. - 34-26A-10. Acceptance of unidentified human remains prohibited--Identification on exterior of...
Section 34-26A-11 - Filing of burial permit on completion of cremation. - 34-26A-11. Filing of burial permit on completion of cremation. Upon...
Section 34-26A-12 - Casket not to be required by crematory authority--Cremation container to be cremated absent written instructions to the contrary. - 34-26A-12. Casket not to be required by crematory authority--Cremation container...
Section 34-26A-13 - When cremation may take place--Investigation by coroner--Waiver of time requirement. - 34-26A-13. When cremation may take place--Investigation by coroner--Waiver of time...
Section 34-26A-14 - Notification of coroner by crematory authority in certain cases--Investigation--Authorization to cremate. - 34-26A-14. Notification of coroner by crematory authority in certain cases--Investigation--Authorization...
Section 34-26A-15 - Removal of pacemaker or hazardous implants. - 34-26A-15. Removal of pacemaker or hazardous implants. No body may...
Section 34-26A-16 - Holding human remains before cremation--Refrigeration--Leaking cremation container need not be accepted. - 34-26A-16. Holding human remains before cremation--Refrigeration--Leaking cremation container need not...
Section 34-26A-17 - Unauthorized persons not permitted in crematory area. - 34-26A-17. Unauthorized persons not permitted in crematory area. No unauthorized...
Section 34-26A-18 - Simultaneous cremations forbidden absent written authorization--Authorization as exemption from liability for commingling. - 34-26A-18. Simultaneous cremations forbidden absent written authorization--Authorization as exemption from...
Section 34-26A-19 - Verification of identification before cremation. - 34-26A-19. Verification of identification before cremation. Immediately before being placed...
Section 34-26A-20 - Removal and processing of residue. - 34-26A-20. Removal and processing of residue. Upon completion of the...
Section 34-26A-21 - Packing of cremated remains--Temporary container--Shipping. - 34-26A-21. Packing of cremated remains--Temporary container--Shipping. Cremated remains shall be...
Section 34-26A-22 - Statement by authorizing agent specifying disposition of cremated remains--Retention of copy. - 34-26A-22. Statement by authorizing agent specifying disposition of cremated remains--Retention...
Section 34-26A-23 - Responsibility of authorizing agent for disposition--Disposal of unclaimed remains--Reimbursement--Record--Discharge from liability. - 34-26A-23. Responsibility of authorizing agent for disposition--Disposal of unclaimed remains--Reimbursement--Record--Discharge...
Section 34-26A-24 - Where cremated remains may be disposed of--Consent of property owner. - 34-26A-24. Where cremated remains may be disposed of--Consent of property...
Section 34-26A-25 - Commingling of cremated remains prohibited--Exceptions. - 34-26A-25. Commingling of cremated remains prohibited--Exceptions. Except with the express...
Section 34-26A-26 - Delivery of cremated remains--Receipt--Transportation of remains. - 34-26A-26. Delivery of cremated remains--Receipt--Transportation of remains. Cremated remains shall...
Section 34-26A-27 - Scattering of cremated remains--Filing of statement with local registrar--Release of remains by crematory authority--Violation as misdemeanor. - 34-26A-27. Scattering of cremated remains--Filing of statement with local registrar--Release...
Section 34-26A-28 - Cremation authorization form as warranty of identity, authority, etc.--Liability of person signing form. - 34-26A-28. Cremation authorization form as warranty of identity, authority, etc.--Liability...
Section 34-26A-29 - Right of crematory authority to cremate on receipt of authorization form--Immunity from liability--Exception. - 34-26A-29. Right of crematory authority to cremate on receipt of...
Section 34-26A-30 - Crematory authority not responsible for valuables. - 34-26A-30. Crematory authority not responsible for valuables. No crematory authority...
Section 34-26A-31 - Refusal to accept body or perform cremation--When crematory authority not liable--Court order or resolution of dispute. - 34-26A-31. Refusal to accept body or perform cremation--When crematory authority...
Section 34-26A-32 - Refusal to release cremated remains--When crematory authority not liable--Court order or resolution of dispute. - 34-26A-32. Refusal to release cremated remains--When crematory authority not liable--Court...
Section 34-26A-33 - Promulgation of rules by department--Contents--Adoption of rules by crematory authority. - 34-26A-33. Promulgation of rules by department--Contents--Adoption of rules by crematory...
Section 34-26A-34 - Maintenance of crematory in violation of chapter as nuisance--Abatement. - 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. - 34-26A-35. Holding self out as crematory authority without license or...
Section 34-26A-36 - Knowingly signing false authorization form as misdemeanor. - 34-26A-36. Knowingly signing false authorization form as misdemeanor. Signing a...
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. - 34-26A-37. Pre-need contract to specify ultimate disposition of cremated remains--Compliance...
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. - 34-26A-38. Right to authorize one's own cremation on pre-need basis--Witnesses--Designation...
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. - 34-26A-39. Disposition of remains of deceased in accordance with pre-need...
Section 34-26A-40 - Crematory authority to comply with pre-need authorization form--Immunity from liability. - 34-26A-40. Crematory authority to comply with pre-need authorization form--Immunity from...
Section 34-26A-41 - Employment of licensed funeral director. - 34-26A-41. Employment of licensed funeral director. A crematory authority may...