Ala. Admin. Code r. 395-X-6-.13

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 395-X-6-.13 - Internal Identification System

(1) The approved method of internal identification for human remains to be cremated at a crematory shall be metal tags containing the following information:

(a) Crematory Name

(b) Identification Number

(2) The metal tag shall be present with the remains through-out all phases of the cremation process.

(a) When the human remains are present in the cremation chamber the assigned metal tag may be inside the chamber or attached to the outside of the chamber.

(3) Following the completion of the cremation process the metal tag shall be secured in the following manner:

(a) If the cremated remains are placed in a temporary container, then the metal tag shall be secured to the outside of the inner plastic bag containing the cremains.

(b) If the cremated remains are placed into a permanent receptacle, then the metal tag shall be placed inside of the receptacle.

(4) Cremated remains that have been divided into multiple receptacles with written consent from the authorizing agent shall be labeled with identifying information of the deceased.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 395-X-6-.13

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 12, September 29, 2017, eff. 10/27/2017.

Author: Charles M. Perine

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-13-26, 34-13-121.