Singapore legislation

Regulation 12

of Environmental Public Health (Crematoria) Regulations

Regulation 12

Unauthorised cremations

Amended byS 417/2022 wef 29/05/2022S 270/2005 wef 29/04/2005

Subregulation 1

The licensee shall ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent unauthorised cremations from being carried out at the crematorium.

Subregulation 2

Amended byS 417/2022 wef 29/05/2022

The crematorium shall be available daily for the cremation of corpses (irrespective of race or religion) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 270/2005 wef 29/04/2005

An authorised officer, the licensee or caretaker shall be present at the crematorium at all times whenever a cremation is in progress.