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RSA 325-A:22 · Cremation Authorization Form
325-A:22 Cremation Authorization Form. –
Copy linkA crematory authority shall not cremate human remains until it has received a cremation authorization form as provided in paragraph II, a completed and executed permit for transit or cremation as provided by the board or the appropriate cremation permit from the state from which the human remains were delivered, indicating that the human remains are to be cremated, and a delivery receipt form.
Copy linkA cremation authorization form shall be signed by the authorizing agent and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
Copy linkThe identity of the funeral director involved in the preparation of the human remains for cremation, if any;
Copy linkNotification that the death did or did not occur from a disease declared by the board to be infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous to the public health;
Copy linkThe name of the authorizing agent and the relationship between the authorizing agent and the deceased;
Copy linkAuthorization by the authorizing agent for the crematory authority to cremate the human remains;
Copy linkA representation that the authorizing agent is aware of no objection to the human remains being cremated by any person who has a right to control the disposition of the human remains;
Copy linkA representation that the human remains do not contain any material, implants, or conditions that may be potentially hazardous to equipment or persons performing the cremation;
Copy linkThe name of the person authorized to claim the cremated remains from the crematory authority; and
Copy linkA crematory authority shall retain, for at least 7 years after the cremation, in printed or electronic format with suitable backup, copies of the cremation authorization form, permit for transit or cremation as provided by the board or cremation permit, cremated remains receipt form, delivery receipt form, and any other records required under this chapter. Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.
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Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.
Source history
- 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006
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2026 HB1457
amend · effective 2026-07-01
ad as follows: 325:8-a Board Duty; Crematory Licensing; Natural Organic Reduction Facility Licensing. The board shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of RSA 325-A relative to the cremation of human remains, and RSA 325-B, relative to natural organic reduction of human remains. 3 New Chapter; Natural Organic Reduction of Human Remains. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 325
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2026 HB1457-FN
amend · effective 2026-07-01
ad as follows: 325:8-a Board Duty; Crematory Licensing; Natural Organic Reduction Facility Licensing. The board shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of RSA 325-A relative to the cremation of human remains, and RSA 325-B, relative to natural organic reduction of human remains. 3 New Chapter; Natural Organic Reduction of Human Remains. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 325
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2026 SB53
reference · effective 2025-07-01
of the town or city to use as the permit for final disposition. When the body is to be cremated, at least 48 hours shall elapse before cremation can take place in accordance with RSA 325-A and a separate cremation certificate shall be obtained from the medical examiner and submitted to the crematory with the burial permit pursuant to RSA 325-A. When the body is to be disposed by natural organic reduction
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2026 SB53-FN
reference
of the town or city to use as the permit for final disposition. When the body is to be cremated, at least 48 hours shall elapse before cremation can take place in accordance with RSA 325-A and a separate cremation certificate shall be obtained from the medical examiner and submitted to the crematory with the burial permit pursuant to RSA 325-A. When the body is to be disposed by natural organic reduction