NAC451.050. Written authorization: Allowance of person to witness cremation; allowance of simultaneous cremation of remains of two or more persons.

     1. Before an operator of a crematory allows:

     (a) A person to witness a cremation, the operator shall obtain, on a form provided by the crematory, written authorization from a person authorized pursuant to NRS 451.650 to order the cremation of human remains.

     (b) The remains of two or more persons to be simultaneously cremated in the same chamber, the operator shall obtain, on a form provided by the crematory, written authorization from the agent of each person whose remains are to be simultaneously cremated.

     2. A form required pursuant to subsection 1 must:

     (a) Be written in language that is easily understood;

     (b) Include a clear explanation of the purpose of the form; and

     (c) Be maintained by an operator of a crematory for 1 year after the cremation of the remains of a person.

     3. Any failure by the operator of a crematory to maintain the written documentation required by paragraph (c) of subsection 2 is a violation of this chapter.

     (Added to NAC by Funeral Bd. by R043-02, 11-26-2003)