Coroners Act 1995

A coroner investigating a death must, as soon as reasonably possible, issue a certificate authorising the disposal of human remains.

A certificate under subsection (1) must not be issued until an application made under section 27 or 37 is disposed of or the time for making such an application has expired.

If the Supreme Court makes an order under section 27 or 37, a coroner must not issue a certificate under subsection (1).

Notwithstanding subsection (2), a coroner investigating a death may issue a certificate authorising the disposal of human remains before the time for making an application under section 27 has expired if the person who made a request to hold an inquest into the death advises the coroner that he or she does not intend to apply to the Supreme Court for an order that an inquest be held.