§ 34-26A-1 — Definitions.

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Alternative container," a receptacle into which a decedent is placed for transport to a crematory and cremation and which: (a) Is made of combustible material; (b) Provides complete covering for the decedent; (c) Is impermeable; (d) Is sufficiently rigid for handling; and (e) Provides protection for the health and safety of crematory personnel; (2) "Cremated remains," all human remains recovered upon completion of the cremation process, together with the residual of: (a) The container used for the cremation, if combustible; (b) Dental work; and (c) Combustible personal effects; (3) "Cremation," the process of: (a) Using heat and flame to reduce human remains to ashes and bone fragments; and (b) The subsequent pulverization of any remaining bone fragments; (4) "Cremation chamber," the enclosed space within which the cremation process occurs; (5) "Crematory," the building or portion of a building that houses the cremation chamber and the holding facility; (6) "Holding facility," an area that is within or adjacent to a crematory, designated for the retention of decedents prior to their cremation, and secure from access by unauthorized persons; (7) "Processing," the reduction of identifiable bone fragments to unidentifiable bone fragments; and (8) "Temporary container," a receptacle made of cardboard, plastic film, or similar material, intended for the purpose of holding cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired.

Legislative History

SL 1988, ch 283, § 1; SL 1989, ch 298, §§ 1, 2; SL 1998, ch 211, §§ 1 to 3; SL 2023, ch 129, § 2.