W. Va. Code R. § 6-2-19

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 6-2-19 - Record-Keeping Practices
19.1. Required records.

Every crematory shall create and maintain on its premises an accurate record of every cremation performed. The record shall include all of the following information:

19.1.1. The name of the person or other funeral establishment delivering the body for cremation;
19.1.2. The name of the deceased and the identification number assigned to the body;
19.1.3. The date and time of acceptance of delivery;
19.1.4. The name of the crematory operator(s) who operated the cremation chamber and mechanical processor operator;
19.1.5. The date, time and condition of the body before cremation;
19.1.6. The date and time that the body was placed in and removed from the cremation chamber;
19.1.7. The time and date that processing and internment of the cremated remains were completed;
19.1.8. The time, date, and manner of release of the cremated remains;
19.1.9. Documents supporting delivery or attempt to deliver cremated remains, including method of delivery and to whom the cremated remains were released;
19.1.10. A listing of objects removed from the deceased by the crematory operator prior to cremation;
19.1.11. Written authorization and the name and address of the authorized person;
19.1.12. The permit for cremation from the medical examiner and the date this form was presented to the operator of the crematory;
19.1.13. Transit or disposition permits; and
19.1.14. Documentation of embalming, if the crematory contracted with a licensed embalmer to embalm the body.
19.2. Retention of records.

A crematory shall maintain records prescribed in this section at the crematory or its offices for a period of five (5) calender years after the release of the cremated remains. Following this period and subject to any other laws requiring retention of such records, the crematory may then place the records in storage.

W. Va. Code R. § 6-2-19