New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

PUBLIC HEALTH (DISPOSAL OF BODIES) REGULATION 2002 - REG 19

19 Bodies to be placed in coffins

Unless otherwise approved by the Director-General generally or in a particular case, a person must not bury or cremate (other than by alkaline hydrolysis) a body unless:

(a) the body has been placed in a coffin, and

(b) the lid of the coffin has been securely sealed.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.