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person with Right to Control (nearest kinship) are the same, but not in every case. A funeral establishment, an employee or agent of a funeral establishment or a licensee shall exercise due diligence to obtain the consent required pursuant to subsection 3 (A) of this Law from the proper authorizing agent. D. Body Donation The donation of human remains or any portion of human bodies to science for medical education, research or clinical practice purposes. E. Body parts see also Anatomical Material Limbs, organs, or other portions of the anatomy that are removed from a person or human remains for medical purposes during treatment, surgery, biopsy, autopsy, transplantation, which may be cremated at the discretion of the individual or medical professional; or any portion of remains that have been donated to science for medical research purposes. F. Burial transit permit A permit for the disposition of a dead human body is required by state and provincial legal requirements. The title of this document may vary. G. Casket A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains, usually constructed of wood, metal or like materials and ornamented and lined with fabric, which may or may not be combustible or biodegradable. Explanation This term has to be defined in any comprehensive legislation because it is against the federal and state or provincial law to require the use of a casket for a cremation. This definition is slightly different from the FTC Funeral Rule definition because it is being used in comprehensive cremation legislation. Most crematories will not accept metal caskets because they are not combustible, consumable or otherwise suitable for cremation. If metal caskets are accepted, the crematory operator should have a ready means for their disposal. It should also be disclosed to the Authorizing Agents that the casket lid will be opened during the cremation process and that the metal casket will not be completely consumed in the process. H. Change of ownership It is a transfer of more than 50% of the stock or assets of a crematory authority. I. Closed Container Any container in which cremated remains can be placed and closed in a manner so as to provide dignity, prevent leakage or spillage of remains, and one that prevents the placing of unauthorized non-organic wastes. J. Columbarium A structure, room, or other space in a building or structure containing niches for permanent inurnment of cremated remains. K. Cremated Remains All the remains of the cremated human body recovered after the completion of the cremation process, including pulverization which leaves only bone fragments reduced to consist of unidentifiable dimensions and may possibly include the residue of any non-organic waste which may include, but is not limited to: casket hardware, orthopedic and dental implants or eye glasses that were cremated with the human remains. Cremated remains are sometimes referred to as Human Cremated Remains. Explanation Cremated remains are often referred to erroneously as “ashes” or “cremains”. CANA has tried to promote the correct concept that cremated remains consist of bone fragments. In addition, it is possible that foreign matter may be included with the cremated remains even though processing and pulverization have occurred. Page 3 of 13 L. Cremation The mechanical and/or thermal or other dissolution process that reduces human remains to bone fragments. Cremation includes the processing and usually includes the pulverization of the bone fragments. Explanation There are various technical processes used for cremation. This definition was intended to encompass them all without using any descriptive term directed to a particular process. M. Cremation Chamber The enclosed space within which the cremation process takes place. Cremation chambers covered by these procedures shall be used exclusively for the cremation of human remains. (Pet cremators shall be used exclusively for the cremation of pet/animal remains.) Explanation The term human remains may include tissue, limbs and fetuses. CANA, however, believes it is not a good practice to cremate surgical waste or pets in the same cremation chamber. N. Cremation Container It is the container in which the human remains are transported to the crematory and placed in the cremation chamber for a cremation. A cremation container should meet substantially all the following standards: (1) Be composed of readily combustible or consumable materials suitable for cremation; (2) Be able to be closed in order to provide a complete covering for the human remains; (3) Be resistant to leakage or spillage; (4) Be rigid enough for handling with ease; and (5) Be able to provide protection for the health and safety of crematory personnel. Explanation The definition of cremation container is intended to allow for the use of any type of container which complies with a set standard. CANA historically has been opposed to the use of certain types of containers, such as bed sheets, body bags, plastic and canvas for health safety and personal handling reasons. Some crematories will also be asked to accept the human remains on a stretcher, in a body pouch or in non-rigid containers. Because of the possibility of contagious diseases and other problems related thereto, CANA believes these practices should be discouraged. O.
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