PART 2Cremation

Cremation

50Requirements for carrying out cremation

(1)

A person may not carry out a cremation unless—

(a)

the person is a cremation authority,

(b)

the cremation authority has granted an application made under section 48 in respect of the cremation, and

(c)

the cremation is carried out in a crematorium.

(2)

A person who knowingly contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence.

(3)

A person who commits an offence under subsection (2) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale or to both.

(4)

In subsection (1)(c), “crematorium” means a building fitted with equipment for the carrying out of cremations.