South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 57 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE
Article 8 - CREMATORY REQUIREMENTS
Section 57-14.2 - Equipment and practices
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
(A) Each crematory must provide a holding facility of suitable size to accommodate all human remains which are retained and awaiting cremation.
(B) Each crematory must be equipped with a commercially manufactured cremation unit (retort), made specifically for the cremation of human remains and including the following features:
(C) The cremation retort shall be in good working order at all times. If a retort is unavailable for any period exceeding twenty-four (24) hours, the crematory shall refuse to accept any body until such time as the retort is working, unless that body can be maintained under appropriate refrigeration as described in Subsection (E).
(D) A commercially manufactured processor made specifically for the pulverization of cremated remains and equipped with the following features:
(E) If the crematory provides a refrigeration unit for the holding of human remains in its custody for twenty-four (24) or more hours, it must meet the following standards:
(F) The crematory shall maintain a vacuum system in working order and able to capture small bone fragments as well as some residual dust.
(G) The crematory shall remove all remains from the retort at the conclusion of each cremation and shall minimize residual dust.
(H) The crematory shall be operated by a person listed on the official roster of the Board as a Certified Crematory Operator.
(I) The crematory will provide and require that its operator use proper safety equipment including:
(J) All cremains will be placed in a closed, rigid, and leak resistant container, specifically designed for the storage of cremains.