H4048

Safe Cremation Act

Introduced·2/19/25
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina law to require a notice to certain parties before cremation and details for cremation authorization.

The Safe Cremation Act amends South Carolina law to require a crematory authority to notify specific parties before cremating human remains. The notice must be sent to the decedent's next of kin, personal representative, or other designated individuals. The cremation authorization form must include details such as the identity of the human remains, the name of the funeral director, notification of any infectious diseases, and a statement from the agent that they are aware of no superior priority rights to authorize the cremation.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Feb 19, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 19, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry