Ohio Crematory Laws and Rules
Date Published: March 2, 2023
Learning Objectives:
- The course will provide attendees with an overview of Ohio’s cremation regulations and recent changes with the goal of promoting compliance in an area with the most exposure to liability – civil, criminal, and administrative.
Summary
This two-hour course, presented by OFDA General Counsel, David Ingram consists of an in-depth examination of Ohio’s cremation laws and regulations. The eight-part analysis covers the legal aspects of licensing, right of disposition, requirements of the cremation authorization, crematory procedures and restrictions, cremation of donated bodies and body parts, disposition of cremated remains, crematory recordkeeping responsibilities, and statutory immunity for funeral homes and crematories. All attendees will be provided a copy of the comprehensive Ohio Cremation Law Manual which covers each of the topics being discussed during the program.
IMPORTANT MESSAGES:
- Credit is only provided to registered attendees participating at their own computer and phone using their confirmation login information.
- This course is specific to Crematory Operation and meets the 2-Hour Crematory Laws and Rules course requirement to obtain a Crematory Operator Permit.
- This course meets the 2-Hour Crematory Laws and Rules Course requirement that one must complete each compliance period to maintain one's Crematory Operator Permit.
- The Crematory Operator Refresher Course consists of two courses, Crematory Laws and Rules and Best Practices for Crematory Operators. An individual who currently holds a Crematory Operator Permit with the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, must complete both courses to fulfill the requirements to recertify his/her/their Crematory Operator Permit. The four-hour course expires five years from the date of completion as stated in OAC 4717-15-07.
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Presenters
David A. Ingram, Esq.David is a Columbus-based attorney practicing in a range of areas such as emerging businesses and non-profit and tax-exempt... Read More
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