# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 34 — Office of Cemetery Oversight

### Chapter 06 — Crematories — Permit and Registration Process and Fees

#### Regulation .14 Cremation Prior to Obtaining a Permit.

*COMAR 09.34.06.14*

A crematory may cremate or hydrolyze the human remains of one decedent prior to obtaining a permit from the Office, provided:

A. The cremation or alkaline hydrolysis is only performed as part of the manufacturer’s operator training course for the cremation machinery or alkaline hydrolysis unit in which the cremation or alkaline hydrolysis takes place; and

B. The person or persons with the right to final disposition of the decedent are notified and have given permission prior to the cremation or alkaline hydrolysis.