Singapore legislation
Section 43
Section 43
Corpses
(1)
Any corpse, human remains or bones other than cremated ashes must not be brought into or transhipped or exported from Singapore, unless accompanied by a medical certificate or other evidence showing the name of the deceased, the date and cause of death and the measures adopted to preserve the body.
(2)
Such corpse, human remains or bones must not be landed or transhipped or exported without the written permission of a Port Health Officer.
(3)
The owner, master or agent of any vessel must ensure compliance with subsections (1) and (2).
(4)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.