WAC 98-80-020   Identification of human remains.  A crematory must not take custody of unidentified human remains. Before accepting human remains, the crematory must verify that identification is attached to the cremation container. Upon accepting human remains for cremation, the crematory must make a permanent record of the following:

     • Name of deceased.

     • Date of death.

     • Place of death.

     • Name and relationship of authorizing agent.

     • Name of firm engaging crematory services.

     • Description of the cremation container to be consumed with the human remains.

     • An identification number assigned each human remains and inscribed on a metal disc or metal tag. The metal identification disc or tag must identify the crematory and accompany the human remains through each phase of the cremation, processing and packaging. The disc or tag identification number must be recorded on all paperwork regarding a human remains.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 07-11-088, § 98-80-020, filed 5/15/07, effective 6/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.100. 02-19-018, § 98-80-020, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02.]