Ala. Admin. Code r. 395-X-6-.14

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Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 395-X-6-.14 - Cremation Records

(1) Cremation Log.

(a) The cremation log shall be in simple log form containing:

1. The name of the deceased

2. Internal identification number

3. Date of cremations

4. Start time and end time of cremation

5. Cremation preformed for

6. Disposition of Cremains

7. The signature of the cremationist.

(2) Cremation Authorization.

(a) The cremation authorization form must contain:

1. The name of the Crematory performing the cremation.

2. The name of the funeral home the cremation is being performed for.

3. Identifying information of the deceased including: Name, date of birth, date of death, age, place of death, time of death,

4. Mechanical or artificial implants

5. Authorizing agent(s) signatures and relationships to the deceased.

6. Disposition of cremated remains.

7. Party to receive cremated remains

8. Signature and title of funeral home representative

9. Signature for receipt of cremated remains.

(b) Funeral establishments arranging cremations must use the cremation authorization form of the crematory where the cremation will be performed.

(3) Cremation Log and Cremation Authorization may contain any additional information, at the discretion of the establishment, as long as it meets the aforementioned provisions.

(4) State Identification Form

(a) A funeral establishment shall complete a State Identification Form prior to the cremation of any human remains and said form shall accompany those human remains in all phases of transportation, cremation, and return of cremated remains.

(b) A funeral establishment must use the State Identification Form created by the Board and available on the Board's website or by contacting the Board's office. An establishment may not alter or amend the form created by the Board or create their own form.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 395-X-6-.14

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 12, September 29, 2017, eff. 10/27/2017.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 10, July 29, 2022, eff. 9/12/2022.

Author: Charles M. Perine

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-13-26, 34-13-120, 34-13-121.