49 Pa. Code § 13.212

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 21, May 25, 2024
Section 13.212 - Cremation

A dead human body may be cremated at any time after 24 hours beyond the time of death. This does not prevent taking the remains to the crematory prior to 24 hours as long as written explicit instructions are given to the crematory that cremation absolutely cannot be done before 24 hours. A signed receipt shall be the possession of the funeral director to that effect.

49 Pa. Code § 13.212

The provisions of this § 13.212 adopted November 11, 1977, effective 11/12/1977, 7 Pa.B. 3306; amended December 6, 1991, effective 12/7/1991, 21 Pa.B. 5645.