WAC 246-500-050   Cremated human remains.  (1) Other than the provisions in this section, this chapter does not apply to human remains after cremation.

     (2) A local registrar, in cooperation with the Washington state cemetery board, may issue a permit for disposition of cremated human remains. The permit for the disposition of cremated remains may be used in connection with the transportation of cremated remains by common carrier or other means.

     (3) The local registrar or the department of health may issue a permit for the disposition of cremated human remains which have been in the lawful possession of any person, firm, corporation, or association for a period of ninety days or more. This permit will specify that the disposition of cremated remains must be consistent with Washington state laws and rules.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 18.39.215. 06-17-182, § 246-500-050, filed 8/23/06, effective 9/23/06.]