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Chapter 308-47 WAC:
CREMATION, ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS, AND NATURAL ORGANIC REDUCTION
HTMLPDF 308-47-010 Definitions.
HTMLPDF 308-47-020 Receipt and identification of human remains.
HTMLPDF 308-47-030 Holding human remains for cremation.
HTMLPDF 308-47-035 Holding human remains for alkaline hydrolysis or natural organic reduction.
HTMLPDF 308-47-040 Reduction of human remains.
HTMLPDF 308-47-050 Processing human remains following reduction.
HTMLPDF 308-47-060 Packaging and storage of human remains following reduction.
HTMLPDF 308-47-065 Recordkeeping requirements.
HTMLPDF 308-47-070 Disposition of unclaimed reduced human remains.
HTMLPDF 308-47-075 Reduction facility requirements.
HTMLPDF 308-47-080 Facility licensure requirements for crematories, hydrolysis facilities, and natural organic reduction facilities.
HTMLPDF 308-47-090 Operator licensure for those who conduct cremations, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction.
HTMLPDF 308-47-100 Reduction facilities—Inspections.
HTMLPDF 308-47-110 Regulatory fees due for change of ownership for reduction facilities.
PDF308-47-010
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-010, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-03-027, § 308-47-010, filed 1/5/07, effective 2/5/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175(4). WSR 02-19-019, § 308-47-010, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02.]
PDF308-47-020
Receipt and identification of human remains.
(1)(a) A reduction facility must not take custody of unidentified human remains. Before accepting human remains, the reduction facility must verify that identification is attached to the container, shroud, or human remains.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-020, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-03-027, § 308-47-020, filed 1/5/07, effective 2/5/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175(4). WSR 02-19-019, § 308-47-020, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02.]
PDF308-47-030
(1) A crematory must not accept or hold human remains unless the human remains are contained in a cremation container which meets the following requirements:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-030, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-03-027, § 308-47-030, filed 1/5/07, effective 2/5/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175(4). WSR 02-19-019, § 308-47-030, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02.]
PDF308-47-035
Holding human remains for alkaline hydrolysis or natural organic reduction.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-035, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20.]
PDF308-47-040
Reduction of human remains.
(1) Reduction must not take place until the burial transit permit and authorization for the reduction method are obtained.
(2) Immediately prior to being placed within the reduction chamber, the identification of the human remains must be verified by the reduction facility operator. Appropriate identification of the human remains will be placed near the reduction chamber in such a way as to identify the human remains being reduced. The metal identification disc or metal tag must be placed in the reduction chamber, with the human remains.
(3) Simultaneous reduction of more than one human remains within the same reduction chamber is not permitted, unless written authorization is obtained from the authorizing agent(s). Such written authorization will exempt the reduction facility from all liability for commingling the products of the reduction process.
(4) Simultaneous reduction of more than one human remains within the same reduction chamber may be performed without the authorizations required in subsection (3) of this section, if:
(a) Equipment, techniques, and other devices are employed that keep the human remains separate and distinct, before and during the reduction process;
(b) Recoverable human remains following reduction are kept separate and distinct after the reduction process.
(5) Reduction facilities licensed by the state funeral and cemetery board will not be used for any other purpose than the reduction of human remains, cadavers, or human body parts.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-040, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175(4). WSR 02-19-019, § 308-47-040, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02.]
PDF308-47-050
Processing human remains following reduction.
(1) Upon completion of the reduction process, the end products must be removed from the reduction chamber, with the exception of residue.
(2) The end products must be placed within an individual container or tray in such a way that will prevent commingling with other human remains following reduction.
(4) All human remains following reduction must undergo processing to comply with applicable legal requirements.
(5) Processing of human remains following reduction may not be required if human remains are placed in a cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium, or if religious or cultural beliefs oppose the practice.
(6) All body prostheses, bridgework, or similar items removed from the human remains following reduction during processing will be disposed of by the reduction facility, as directed by the authorizing agent.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-050, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175(4). WSR 02-19-019, § 308-47-050, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02.]
PDF308-47-060
Packaging and storage of human remains following reduction.
(1) Human remains following reduction must be packaged in a sealable container or containers as may have been ordered or supplied by the authorizing agent or the reduction facility.
(2) The packaged human remains will be identified. The metal identification disc or metal tag must stay with the human remains.
(3) If the entire human remains will not fit within the designated container, the remainder of the human remains must be returned to the authorizing agent in additional containers, clearly identified as being part of, and together with the designated container. Upon written consent of the authorizing agent, excess human remains may be disposed of in any legal manner.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-060, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175(4). WSR 02-19-019, § 308-47-060, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02.]
PDF308-47-065
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-065, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20.]
PDF308-47-070
Disposition of unclaimed reduced human remains.
(1) When reduced human remains have been in the possession of a reduction facility, funeral establishment or cemetery for a period of ninety days or more, the entity holding the human remains following reduction may arrange for disposition in any legal manner, provided the entity:
(2) No entity making disposition of human remains following reduction under subsection (1) of this section will be liable for the disposition or nonrecoverability of the human remains.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-070, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-03-027, § 308-47-070, filed 1/5/07, effective 2/5/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175(4). WSR 02-19-019, § 308-47-070, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02.]
PDF308-47-075
Reduction facility requirements.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-075, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20.]
PDF308-47-080
Facility licensure requirements for crematories, hydrolysis facilities, and natural organic reduction facilities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-080, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20.]
PDF308-47-090
Operator licensure for those who conduct cremations, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-090, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20.]
PDF308-47-100
Reduction facilities—Inspections.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-100, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20.]
PDF308-47-110
Regulatory fees due for change of ownership for reduction facilities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-110, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20.]