OAR 830-030-0040: Holding Human Remains for Cremation and Cremation of Human Remains

(1) All persons operating cremation, dissolution or natural organic reduction equipment must be properly trained on the operation of such equipment, If required, each operator must obtain and maintain all applicable permits or certifications for operating the equipment. (2) The Crematory Authority must not proceed with final disposition of human remains without first obtaining written permission from the person who has the right to control the final disposition of the remains. (3) When a Crematory Authority is unable to proceed with final disposition of human remains immediately upon taking custody, the Crematory Authority must place the remains in a room that must be marked as “Private” or “Authorized Entry Only”. (4) Human remains held at a crematory that are not embalmed must be held only within a refrigerated facility in accordance with OAR 830-030-0010(1) and 830-030-0060(1). (5) The unauthorized simultaneous cremation of more than one human remains within the same cremation chamber is specifically forbidden. It may be done only when authorized as provided in section (7) of this rule. (6) Immediately prior to being placed within the cremation chamber, the identification of the human remains must be verified by the Crematory Authority staff. For Oregon deaths, confirmation includes verification that the number on the identifying metal disc is the number recorded on the final disposition permit. The identifying metal disc must be attached to the outside of the cremation chamber where it must remain until the cremation process is complete. (7) A Crematory Authority may only permit the simultaneous cremation of more than one human remains within the same cremation chamber upon having received such written authorization to do so from the authorizing agent of each human remains. A written authorization exempts the Crematory Authority from all liability for commingling the remains.