55Applications for cremation permits

55 Applications for cremation permits

(1)  The senior next of kin of a deceased person may apply, in writing, to a medical practitioner for a permit authorising the cremation of the deceased person.

(2)  The application for a cremation permit is to –

(a) include the following particulars:

(i) the full name of the applicant;

(ii) the residential address of the applicant;

(iii) a declaration that the applicant is the senior next of kin of the deceased person;

(iv) the full name of the deceased person;

(v) the last place of residence of the deceased person;

(vi) the date of death of the deceased person;

(vii) the age of the deceased person at the date of the person’s death;

(viii) if known, the name and address of the usual medical practitioner who attended the deceased person before the person’s death;

(ix) if known, whether the deceased person had an implanted medical device;

(x) the business name and address of the crematorium where the deceased person is to be cremated; and

(b) be accompanied by a copy of the medical certificate given in respect of the deceased person.