35Interment of human remains in a vault

35 Interment of human remains in a vault

(1)  In this regulation –

above-ground vault means a compartment in a mausoleum in which human remains are or may be interred;

arterially embalmed means the process of introducing preservative fluid to bodily tissue of human remains by means of an injection into, or through, the circulatory system.

(2)  A cemetery manager must ensure that human remains interred in an above-ground vault are –

(a) arterially embalmed; and

(b) interred in a manner that –

(i) prevents the escape of bodily fluids or odour from the vault; and

(ii) ensures that the human remains are secure against unauthorised access; and

(iii) ensures that the human remains are secure against insects and vermin.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.