N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44J-9.7

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

Section 13:44J-9.7 - Receiving remains for cremation

(a) An operator shall appoint an employee or employees who are responsible for accepting human remains for cremation.

(b) A person appointed pursuant to (a) above shall, prior to accepting human remains, review and inspect the following:

1. Cremation authorization and receipt form(s) that contains the information required by N.J.A.C. 13:44J-9.3;

2. Cremation permit required by N.J.A.C. 8:9 Appendix A or a similar form from another state; and

3. The casket or container to ensure it complies with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:44J-9.5.

(c) A person appointed pursuant to (a) above shall:

1. Prepare and sign the authorization and receipt form(s) pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44J-9.3 and provide a copy to the funeral director delivering the decedent's remains to the crematory;

2. Ensure that the name of the decedent and funeral home are clearly marked on the casket or container; and

3. Attach a copy of the authorization and receipt form(s) to the casket or container.

(d) An operator shall ensure that, from the time human remains have been delivered to the crematory until such time as the cremated human remains are released, the remains are identified through at least two separate means, one of which is a metal identification disc, or other non-combustible identification tool, in order to prevent the misidentification of remains.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44J-9.7

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