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Code of Ethics

  1. Respectful and dignified cremation
    At all times the process of cremation shall be carried out in a dignified and respectful manner.
  2. Protection of the corpse
    The corpse shall always be properly attired and protected in accordance with local tradition and recognised practices.
  3. Separate cremation - no mixing of ashes
    All cremations shall be carried out separately to ensure that there is no mixing of ashes.
  4. Cremation of human remains
    Only human remains shall be cremated at a member's crematorium.
  5. Right of an individual to decide disposal of ashes
    Ultimately it should be an individual's right to determine the final method of the disposal of their ashes.
  6. Cremation to be the only official term
    The word "cremation" shall be the official word used to describe the disposal method practised by members.
  7. Identification of the deceaseduntil the final cremation process
    Appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure adequate identification of the corpse on arrival at the crematorium, through the cremation process until the final disposal of the ashes.
  8. Ban on the commercialisation of products or residue of cremation
    The products or residue of a cremation shall not be used for any commercial purpose. 
  9. All materials used in cremation to be environmentally sound
  10. Cremation staff to be qualified or at least competent
    All staff involved with cremation shall be competent in the tasks that they perform and wherever possible hold suitable qualification.
  11. Staff taking part in funerals to be subject to the code
    Staff associated in any way with the provision of the service of cremation shall at all times adhere to the Code of Ethics. 
  12. All persons have the right to choose cremation
    An individual shall have the right to choose cremation and due regard shall be given to such desire wherever this has been registered.
 
   

 
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