N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44J-9.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:44J-9.2 - Crematory records

(a) An operator that performs cremations shall maintain records for each cremation that includes:

1. The name, last residence, age, and place and date of death of the decedent;

2. The name and address of the person or persons who authorized the cremation;

3. The name and address of the funeral home, and the name and license number of its funeral director, from whom the remains were received for cremation;

4. The date and time the cremation was started;

5. The date and time the cremation was completed;

6. The recipient of the cremated human remains or, if there is no recipient, the final disposition of the cremated human remains;

7. The type of casket or container;

8. The number of the metal identification disc, or other non-combustible identification tool, issued by the operator;

9. The cremation unit or retort number, if there is more than one unit; and

10. The initials of the individual or individuals performing the cremation.

(b) Cremation records shall be kept for at least seven years from the date of the cremation.

(c) An operator shall make records maintained pursuant to (a) above available to the Board upon request.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44J-9.2

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 540(a), effective 4/5/2021