§ 205.13 Disposal of Human Remains; Time Limit.
RCNY § 205.13
(a)Except as set forth in subdivision (b) of this section, remains of persons dying in the City, or remains resulting from a termination of pregnancy occurring in the City for which the issuance of a disposition permit pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code § 205.21 has been requested, shall be buried, cremated or transported out of the City within four days following death or termination of pregnancy. Such remains may, however, within the four-day period, be placed in the general reception vault of a cemetery for a period not exceeding ten days from the placement therein. The Department may extend the time limitations contained in this subdivision and may, in granting an extension, specify conditions to be observed to prevent seepage or escape of offensive odors.
(b)Human remains may be temporarily held for more than the time periods specified in subdivision (a) of this section without being buried, cremated or transported out of the City only if an appropriate interim disposition permit has been issued pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code § 205.21. (Amended City Record 10/8/2024, eff. 11/7/2024)
