Cremation—2 or more people at same time
23 Cremation—2 or more people at same time
A person may apply to the regulator for approval to cremate the human remains of 2 or more people at the same time.
The application must be in writing and include—
the name and contact details of the person; and
the name of each deceased person whose human remains are to be cremated; and
a statement about whether any of the deceased people have left directions that their remains not be cremated; and
for each deceased person—either—
a certification document; or
an approval under section 40 (Burial or cremation without certification document); and
a certificate from a medical referee stating that there is no medical reason why the human remains should not be cremated; and
if the human remains are fetal remains—a statement signed by a doctor, nurse or midwife stating that the remains are human remains and there is no reason why the remains should not be cremated; and
a statement about why it is appropriate to cremate the people at the same time.
Example—appropriate two people who are family members and died at the same time
The regulator must—
accept the application; or
refuse the application.
The regulator may refuse to consider the application further if it is not in accordance with subsection (2).
The regulator may accept the application if the regulator is satisfied that allowing the people to be cremated at the same time is reasonable in the circumstances.
If the regulator refuses the application, the regulator must tell the person, in writing, the reasons for the refusal.
For what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation Act, s 179.
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