11-599. Cremation


When a funeral director or embalmer is requested to cremate or prepare for cremation
the body of a dead person, the funeral director or embalmer or any other person having
knowledge of an intention to so cremate shall notify the county medical examiner or
alternate medical examiner to review the death certificate. If after reviewing the death
certificate the county medical examiner or alternate medical examiner is satisfied that
there is no evidence of foul play or violence, the examiner shall so certify.