Terms used in this chapter mean:

1. (1) "Alternative container," a receptacle into which a decedent is placed for transport to a crematory and cremation and which:

   1. (a) Is made of combustible material;
   2. (b) Provides complete covering for the decedent;
   3. (c) Is impermeable;
   4. (d) Is sufficiently rigid for handling; and
   5. (e) Provides protection for the health and safety of crematory personnel;

2. (2) "Cremated remains," all human remains recovered upon completion of the cremation process, together with the residual of:

   1. (a) The container used for the cremation, if combustible;
   2. (b) Dental work; and
   3. (c) Combustible personal effects;

3. (3) "Cremation," the process of:

   1. (a) Using heat and flame to reduce human remains to ashes and bone fragments; and
   2. (b) The subsequent pulverization of any remaining bone fragments;
4. (4) "Cremation chamber," the enclosed space within which the cremation process occurs;
5. (5) "Crematory," the building or portion of a building that houses the cremation chamber and the holding facility;
6. (6) "Holding facility," an area that is within or adjacent to a crematory, designated for the retention of decedents prior to their cremation, and secure from access by unauthorized persons;
7. (7) "Processing," the reduction of identifiable bone fragments to unidentifiable bone fragments; and
8. (8) "Temporary container," a receptacle made of cardboard, plastic film, or similar material, intended for the purpose of holding cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired.

Source: SL 1988, ch 283 , § 1; SL 1989, ch 298 , §§ 1, 2; SL 1998, ch 211 , §§ 1 to 3; SL 2023, ch 129 , § 2.