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Cap. 599 · Cremation Act (Cap. 599)

Cap. 599 Art. 28Retention of cremated remains.  Cap. 10.

PART VI

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(1) Cremated remains may be retained in an urn.

(2) Following cremation, the operator shall place the cremated remains in the chosen urn, seal it, and give it to the applicant.

(3) Urns may be:

(a) kept in any private residence;

(b) displayed in any building, with the written permission of the owner of such private residence;

(c) buried in a grave, with the necessary permit in accordance with article 141 of the Code of Police Laws;

(d) buried at sea, except for recognised bathing areas or harbours; or

(e) placed in a columbarium.