Section Jus 2004.01 - Investigation Prior to Cremation or Burial at Sea(a) When remains are intended to be cremated or buried at sea, the responding ME shall investigate the death as set forth in this section.(b) Prior to the release of the remains for cremation or burial at sea, "Cremation Certification" form ME-6, as described in Jus 2005.06, shall be completed to document examination of the remains.(c) If the responding ME determines that no further investigation is necessary, the responding ME shall release the remains for cremation or burial at sea. Remains that will be cremated shall be subject to the requirements of RSA 325-A:18, including the requisite burial and OCME certificates, and, unless an exemption is granted, the 48-hour waiting period commencing at the time of death.(d) The OCME shall grant an exemption pursuant to (c) above if:(1) The ME has determined, after consultation with the CME or DCME, that no further investigation is necessary; and(2) The reason for the request is based on the fact that the deceased died due to a contagious or infectious disease.(e) If the responding ME determines that further investigation is necessary, investigation shall proceed as otherwise set forth in Jus 2004.N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2004.01