OAR 830-030-0040
Holding Human Remains for Cremation and Cremation of Human Remains
(1)
All persons operating cremation or dissolution equipment must be properly trained on the operation of the equipment. If relevant, each operator must obtain and maintain all required permits or certifications for operating the equipment.(2)
The Crematory Authority must not proceed with disposition of human remains without obtaining written permission of the person who has right to control the disposition of the remains.(3)
When the Crematory Authority is unable to proceed with disposition of the 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 (Care of Human Remains)(1) and 830-030-0060 (Rules for Transportation of Human Remains (Does Not Include Removal of Deceased from Place of Death to Funeral Establishment, Cemetery, Crematory or Other Holding Facility))(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.
Source:
Rule 830-030-0040 — Holding Human Remains for Cremation and Cremation of Human Remains, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=830-030-0040.