Regulation .03 Crematory Containers.

A cremation container:

(1)

Shall be a readily combustible, rigid container suitable for cremation;

(2)

Shall provide a completely enclosed covering for the human remains;

(3)

Shall be resistant to leakage or spillage;

(4)

Shall be of sufficient strength and rigidity for ease of handling;

(5)

Shall provide protection to the health and safety of crematory establishment personnel;

(6)

Shall comply with all local, State, and federal governmental emissions regulations; and

(7)

May not be composed of metal or polyethylene material.

(8)

A cremation container which appears to be heavily coated with varnish, lacquer, or any other highly combustible substance shall be:

(a)

Placed in a cold cremator within which no cremation has occurred in the prior 4 hours; or

(b)

Coated completely with water before being placed in the cremator.

An alkaline hydrolysis container:

(1)

Shall completely enclose the human remains;

(2)

Shall be resistant to leakage or spillage;

(3)

Shall provide protection to the health and safety of crematory establishment personnel and the public; and

(4)

May be removed prior to the start of the alkaline hydrolysis process as long as the human remains are covered to protect the dignity of the decedent.