Part 3APPLICATION FOR INTERMENT

PART 3—APPLICATION FOR INTERMENT 3.1 Application for interment permit (1) A funeral director may apply for approval for interment in the cemetery. (2) An application for an interment permit is for a dead body and shall include coffin specifications and details of the vehicle transporting the dead body to the gravesite. (3) An application under subclause (1) shall be accompanied by the set fee. 3.2 Applications to be accompanied by certificates etc. (1) An application under clause 3.1 shall be accompanied by a certificate issued under clause 3.3, in respect of the dead body. (2) The Board may require that an application under clause 3.1 be accompanied by either a medical certificate of death or a Coroner’s order of burial, in respect of the dead body. 3.3 Certificate of identification (1) After a dead body is placed in a coffin and prior to the dead body being removed to the cemetery, a person who personally knew the deceased shall identify the dead body and shall provide a certificate of identification, unless— (a) in the opinion of the funeral director, the dead body is not in a fit state to be viewed; or (b) after reasonable effort the funeral director is unable to arrange for a person to identify the dead body. (2) A funeral director shall provide a certificate, where— (a) in the opinion of the funeral director, the dead body is not in a fit state to be viewed; or (b) after reasonable effort the funeral director is unable to arrange for a person to identify the dead body. 3.4 Minimum notice required An application for interment shall be made to the Board at least 4 business days prior to the day proposed for interment, otherwise an extra charge may be made. 3.5 Refusal of application (1) The Board may refuse an application for a interment permit— (a) if in the opinion of the Board, either the coffin specifications or the details of the vehicle transporting the dead body to the gravesite are not structurally sound or are otherwise inadequate or inappropriate; or (b) on any other grounds. (2) If the Board refuses to approve an application under subclause (1), written notice of the refusal is to