25Coffin construction

25 Coffin construction

(1)  A person arranging for the interment or cremation of human remains must ensure that the coffin used for the interment or cremation is –

(a) impervious, so as to prevent the escape of bodily discharges, contaminants or infectious materials; and

(b) of sufficiently robust construction to enable the coffin and the human remains to be disposed of in accordance with the Act.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(2)  A manager may refuse to accept a coffin for cremation if, in his or her opinion, it is made from, or contains, any material which is likely to –

(a) damage any equipment in the crematorium; or

(b) be injurious to public health or public safety.