60Identification of deceased persons

60 Identification of deceased persons

(1)  A crematorium manager must not cremate a deceased person unless the crematorium manager is satisfied, in accordance with subregulation (2) , that the deceased person is correctly identified.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  For subregulation (1) , a crematorium manager may be satisfied as to the correct identity of a deceased person if –

(a) there is no discrepancy between the identity of the deceased person –

(i) as shown on the cremation permit or coroner's certificate issued in respect of the deceased person; and

(ii) as shown on the identifying nameplate, inscription or marking attached to the outside of the coffin containing the deceased person; and

(b) the coffin containing the deceased person has come from the premises of a regulated business; and

(c) the coffin containing the deceased person does not appear to have been opened after leaving the premises of a regulated business.

(3)  A crematorium manager must refuse to accept a deceased person for cremation if the documentation required under these regulations is incomplete or does not comply with these regulations.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.