Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 250 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE
Chapter 250-6 - ESTABLISHMENT/CREMATORY LICENSURE AND REGULATIONS
Rule 250-6-.07 - Crematory Inspections. Amended

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 250-6-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023

(1) A representative of the Board shall regularly inspect crematories no less frequently than annually between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. The funeral director in full and continuous charge need not be present for the inspection, but the crematory must be open during these hours for inspection. Requirements of inspections are as follows:

(a) A room with seating for a minimum of thirty (30) people in which funeral services may be conducted; the fine for a violation under this subsection shall be $100.00;

(b) A display room containing an adequate supply of urns; the fine for a violation under this subsection shall be $50.00;

(c) One (1) operable motor hearse with current Georgia registration for the transportation of human remains which must be either owned or leased by said firm; the fine for a violation under this subsection shall be $100.00;

(d) At least one (1) operable retort for cremation; the fine for a violation of this subsection shall be $200.00;

(e) At least one (1) operable processing station for grinding of cremated remains; the fine for a violation of this subsection shall be $200.00;

(f) At least one (1) church truck; the fine for a violation of this subsection shall be $50.00;

(g) A current license for the crematory and funeral director, which must be conspicuously displayed; the fine for a violation of this subsection shall be $100.00;

(h) The provisions of paragraphs (a), (b), and (f) of this Rule shall not apply to crematories which provide cremation services only to other funeral establishments; and

(i) The Funeral Director in Full and Continuous Charge for each crematory shall conspicuously display their name and valid license in all designated arrangement rooms; the fine for a violation of this subsection shall be $100.00.

(2) A representative of the Board shall be authorized to obtain information on the retort used by the establishment for cremations. The information shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Make and model of the retort;

(b) Manufacturer's name;

(c) Year installed;

(d) Date of most recent manufacturer's inspection;

(e) Copy of most recent inspection report from manufacturer; and

(f) Documentation regarding necessary repairs to the retort.

(3) The Board shall require crematories to have annual inspections of the retort by the manufacturer or other authorized crematory repair company to ensure proper operations. The Funeral Director in Full and Continuous Charge shall notify the Board within 5 (five) days of the inspection of a less than satisfactory report by presenting the Board with a copy of the inspection report. The Board shall require crematories to make necessary repairs to the retort immediately, not to exceed thirty (30) days without approval by the Board. Any crematory that does not make the necessary repairs noted on the manufacturer's inspection within the time allowed by the Board shall be subject to immediate suspension of licensure until the Board is satisfied that proper repairs have been made.

(4) The Board shall require the Funeral Director in Full and Continuous Charge to be certified as crematory operator from a course approved by the Board.

(5) The Board shall require crematories to pass an inspection of the crematory prior to the closure of the crematory. The Board shall be notified of the crematory's intent to close fifteen (15) days prior to the intended closure. The inspection shall verify:

(a) the status of any preneed contracts;

(b) that cremains/remains, biohazards, and any items detrimental to the public or the environment have been removed from the crematory;

(c) that all signs and indications of the crematory have been removed;

(d) that the crematory has notified their local County Coroner/Medical Examiner and Vital Records registrar that crematory intends to close;

(e) that all death certificates and SSA-721 forms have been filed; and

(f) that all known personal property of all deceased have been returned to the family or individual(s) authorized to direct disposition.

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-18-2, 43-18-10, 43-18-23, 43-18-46, 43-18-71, 43-18-72, 43-18-75, 43-18-76.

Original Rule entitled "Crematory Inspections" adopted. F. Jan. 30, 1996; eff. Feb. 19, 1996.

Amended: F. Aug. 16, 2002; eff. Sept. 5, 2002.

Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. Dec. 13, 2012; eff. Jan. 2, 2013.

Amended: F. Dec. 4, 2015; eff. Dec. 24, 2015.

Amended: F. July 19, 2017; eff. August 8, 2017.

Amended: F. Oct. 16, 2018; eff. Nov. 5, 2018.

Amended: F. Nov. 22, 2022; eff. Dec. 12, 2022.

Amended: F. Nov. 20, 2023; eff. Dec. 10, 2023.

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