S.C. Code Regs. § § 57-14.1

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 57-14.1 - Records

Records, policies, and procedures will be maintained at the crematory site and will be available for inspection at all times.

(A) The crematory shall maintain a log which shows clearly:

(1) The name of the deceased;

(2) A unique identification number assigned to each deceased;

(3) Authorization for cremation;

(4) Date body received at the crematory;

(5) Type of cremation container received;

(6) Date cremated;

(7) Date cremains delivered;

(8) To whom the cremains were delivered.

(B) The crematory shall develop and implement a system to assure the identification of each deceased through all steps of the crematory process.

(C) The crematory shall develop and implement a system to track each deceased through all steps of the crematory process and shall attach a physical identification to each body which shall accompany it at all times during the cremation process. This identification may be attached to the outside of the retort during the period of actual cremation.

(D) The crematory shall maintain current operators manual for each retort and a maintenance record for each retort.

(E) Where a family requests removal of dental gold or other dental work, they shall be allowed to arrange for such removal by a licensed dentist of their choice and the crematory will allow access to that dentist. The crematory log will record the name and license number of the dentist.

(F) Crematories may only cremate human remains, the cremation of animals is forbidden.

S.C. Code Regs. § 57-14.1

Added by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 4, eff April 23, 2010; State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.