Cremation Laws and Regulations Flashcards

Under the EPA general permit for burial at sea, cremated remains must be released at least how far from land?

Answer: 3 nautical miles

The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act general permit requires release at least three nautical miles from land.

After scattering cremated remains at sea under the EPA general permit, the person must notify the EPA within:

Answer: 30 days

The EPA requires a report within 30 days of the burial at sea to the appropriate EPA regional office.

What is the typical role of a coroner or medical examiner in the cremation process?

Answer: Reviewing the death and approving or authorizing cremation because cremation destroys evidence

Because cremation is irreversible, many states require a medical examiner or coroner to review and approve the death before cremation proceeds.

Which federal agency enforces workplace standards such as the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard at crematories?

Answer: OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces worker safety rules, including bloodborne pathogen protections.

Air emissions from human crematories in the U.S. are primarily regulated through:

Answer: State and local air quality permits

Crematory emissions are generally controlled by state or local air quality agencies through operating permits.

Under TSA policy, a cremation container in carry-on luggage must:

Answer: Pass through the X-ray machine so its contents can be viewed

TSA will not open a cremation container, so it must be made of material that X-ray screening can image, such as wood or plastic.

Which item on a General Price List is considered a 'cash advance item'?

Answer: Certified copies of the death certificate obtained from a third party

Cash advance items are goods or services paid to third parties on the consumer's behalf, such as death certificate fees.