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BURIAL AND CREMATION REGULATIONS 2015 (S.R. 2015, NO. 33) - REG 25

Coffin construction
(1)  A person arranging for the interment or cremation of human remains must ensure that the coffin used for the interment or cremation is –
(a) impervious, so as to prevent the escape of bodily discharges, contaminants or infectious materials; and
(b) of sufficiently robust construction to enable the coffin and the human remains to be disposed of in accordance with the Act.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
(2)  A manager may refuse to accept a coffin for cremation if, in his or her opinion, it is made from, or contains, any material which is likely to –
(a) damage any equipment in the crematorium; or
(b) be injurious to public health or public safety.



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