Md. Code Regs. 10.29.19.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.29.19.05 - Holding Remains

A. Human remains that have been designated for cremation shall be cremated within 48 hours after receipt.

B. A permit holder may not hold human remains for cremation unless the human remains are contained within an individual, rigid, stackable, closed cremation container.

C. A permit holder may not accept a cremation container from which there is any evidence of leakage of the body fluids from the human remains therein.

D. Whenever human remains are unable to be cremated within 48 hours of taking custody thereof, the permit holder shall maintain the human remains in a refrigerated holding facility, either on or off site, at 40°F or less, unless the remains have been embalmed.

Md. Code Regs. 10.29.19.05

Regulation .05 amended effective 41:7 Md. R. 421, eff.4/14/2014