44Removal of fittings which may impede cremation process

44 Removal of fittings which may impede cremation process

(1) This regulation applies if bodily remains or body parts are to be cremated in a crematorium in a public cemetery in accordance with—

(a) in the case of bodily remains, a cremation authorisation or a cremation approval; or

(b) in the case of body parts, an authority under section 150 of the Act.

Reg. 44(2) amended by S.R. No. 114/2025 reg. 12.

(2) The cemetery trust responsible for that cemetery may remove any fittings on a coffin, casket, container or receptacle enclosing the bodily remains or body parts if the cemetery trust is of the opinion that the fittings could—

(a) impede the cremation process; or

(b) cause damage to the cremator.

(3) The cemetery trust must ensure that any fittings removed under subregulation (2) are disposed of in a manner considered appropriate by the cemetery trust.