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In forceDisposal of unclaimed cremated human remains
Part 2Disposal of human remains
Division 4Miscellaneous
18 Disposal of unclaimed cremated human remains
(1)
The relevant authority for a crematorium must ensure that the cremated remains of a deceased person processed at the crematorium are not released except to the person to whom the cremation permit authorising the disposal of the remains was issued or a person authorised in writing by that person.
Maximum penalty: $10 000.
(2)
However, if the cremated remains of a deceased person processed at a crematorium are not claimed within 6 months, the relevant authority for the crematorium may dispose of them as it thinks fit.
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