HB4695

Illinois HB4695 amends crematory and cemetery regulations, including licensing, record-keeping, and cremation procedures.

Illinois HB4695 amends the Crematory Regulation Act and the Cemetery Care Act to update licensing, record-keeping, and cremation procedures. It mandates crematory authorities to cremate human remains within 60 days, maintain records of each cremation, and file annual reports with the Comptroller. The bill also outlines the contents of a cremation authorization form, including details about the deceased, authorizing agent, and final disposition instructions. It establishes penalties for violations, such as performing a cremation without proper authorization or mismanaging cremated remains.