Section 216-RICR-60-10-1.19 - CremationA. No body shall be cremated in, or removed from the state for purposes of cremation without a cremation certificate obtained from OSME in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-3-18(e).B. Whenever the death of a person whose body is to be cremated has occurred outside the state of Rhode Island, a cremation certificate shall be obtained from OSME, following investigation of the case from the state or county in which the death occurred. The physician, hospital, and any other or involved party shall, upon request of the Medical Examiner, supply appropriate information regarding the deceased. The funeral director shall provide, where feasible, a certified copy of the certificate of death to the OSME for their interpretation and records.C. In those cases which appear suspicious or at variance from the available information, the Medical Examiner may request additional examinations including postmortem investigation and autopsy.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-60-10-1.19