34-26A-21. Packing of cremated remains--Temporary container--Shipping. Cremated remains shall be packed according to the following subdivisions:
(1) The cremated remains with proper identification shall be placed in a temporary container or urn. The temporary container or urn contents may not be contaminated with any other object, unless specific authorization has been received from the authorizing agent;
(2) The cremated remains with proper identification shall be placed within the temporary container or urn ordered by the authorizing agent. If the cremated remains within the temporary container or urn do not adequately fill its interior dimensions, the extra space may be filled with shredded paper, clean, absorbent cotton or comparable material, and the lid or top securely closed;
(3) If the cremated remains will not fit within the dimensions of a temporary container or urn the remainder of the cremated remains shall be returned to the authorizing agent or its representative in a separate container;
(4) If a temporary container is used to return the cremated remains, the container shall be placed in a suitable box and all box seams taped closed to increase the security and integrity of the container. The outside of the container shall be clearly identified with the name of the deceased person whose cremated remains are contained therein and the name of the cremation authority; and
(5) If the cremated remains are to be shipped, the temporary container or designated receptacle ordered by the authorizing agent shall be packed securely in a suitable cardboard box and all seams taped closed to increase the security and integrity of the container. Cremated remains shall be shipped only by a method which has an internal tracing system available and which provides a receipt signed by the person accepting delivery.Source: SL 1988, ch 283, § 21.
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