Section 246-500-050 - Human remains reduced through cremation(1) Other than the provisions in this section and WAC 246-500-010, this chapter does not apply to human remains after cremation.(2) A local registrar, in cooperation with the Washington state funeral and cemetery board, may issue a burial-transit permit for disposition of cremated human remains. The permit for the disposition of cremated remains may be used in connection with the transportation of cremated remains by common carrier or other means.(3) The local registrar or the department of health may issue a burial-transit permit for the disposition of cremated human remains which have been in the lawful possession of any person, firm, corporation, county, or association for a period of 45 days or more. This permit will specify that the disposition of cremated remains must be consistent with Washington state laws and rules.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-500-050
Amended by WSR 21-01-039, Filed 12/7/2020, effective 1/7/2021Amended by WSR 24-15-129, Filed 7/23/2024, effective 8/23/2024Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 18.39.215. 06-17-182, § 246-500-050, filed 8/23/06, effective 9/23/06.