When is a certificate of removal required?

A certificate of removal is mandated when moving a body from a district without a burial transit permit. This document serves as official confirmation that the body has been properly handled and is being transported in accordance with state and local regulations. In Washington, this ensures that the move is documented and authorized, which is particularly important for compliance with health and safety codes.

The other scenarios depicted in the options do not appropriately trigger the requirement for a certificate of removal. For example, while it is necessary to comply with regulations when transporting a body out of state, a certificate of removal is fundamentally tied to the need for documenting local removals or transfers without a burial transit permit. Additionally, a family’s request for a certificate does not constitute a necessary condition for its issuance unless it coincides with a removal that lacks the required transit permit or involves transport under specific conditions. Lastly, the requirement is not exclusive to cremations; rather, it encompasses any removal that does not follow established permit guidelines.