{"id":247202,"date":"2025-08-21T07:56:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=247202"},"modified":"2025-08-21T08:45:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:45:34","slug":"government-approves-new-regulations-to-govern-cremation-in-antigua-and-barbuda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/government-approves-new-regulations-to-govern-cremation-in-antigua-and-barbuda\/","title":{"rendered":"Government Approves New Regulations to Govern Cremation in Antigua and Barbuda"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3333877072\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1199806134\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-3365141020\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CABINET NOTES: <\/strong>With the approval of a local cremation service in Antigua and Barbuda, the Ministry for Health, Wellness and the Environment sought and received Cabinet\u2019s approval for the establishment of a number of rules to guide the management of cremation in Antigua and Barbuda.<br><br>In short, the rules outline the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Approval &amp; Registration:<\/strong>&nbsp;Crematoria must be approved by the Minister and registered with the Central Board of Health; embalmers must be licensed. Annual inspections and fees are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical Certification:<\/strong>&nbsp;A valid death certificate is mandatory; coroners may intervene for sudden or unexplained deaths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application &amp; Authorization:<\/strong>&nbsp;Family or authorized persons apply; the Central Board of Health grants permission for cremation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cremation Process:<\/strong>&nbsp;Identity verification, removal of medical implants, and proper handling of medical\/metal residues are required. Separate cremation for individuals unless special cases apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ash Disposal:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ashes may be returned to applicants or stored in a columbarium; unclaimed ashes require notification. A register of all cremations must be maintained, and official authorization is required for interment in cemeteries or other disposal methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a more detailed explanation of the essential procedures and regulatory requirements:<\/p><div id=\"antig-2959005033\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3378029584\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-nbsp-crematorium-establishment-and-operation\">1.&nbsp;<strong><u>Crematorium Establishment and Operation<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Minister, advised by the Chief Health Inspector, can approve sites for cremation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crematoria must be registered with the Central Board of Health before operation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulations cover construction, management, annual registration, and inspection (between January and March) with associated fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embalmers must be licensed under the Public Health Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Central Board of Health can close a crematorium for sanitary breaches or expired registration\/licensing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-nbsp-medical-certification-and-notification\">2.&nbsp;<strong><u>Medical Certification and Notification<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must provide personal details (name, relationship, contact info, proof of identity) and a valid death certificate in English with cause of death and other key details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coroners are involved in cases of sudden or unexplained death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping cremated remains requires certified documents, embalmer\u2019s affidavit, a letter confirming non-contagious disease, and proof of deceased\u2019s citizenship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-nbsp-application-and-authorisation\"><strong><u>3.&nbsp;Application and Authorisation<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family members or authorized persons apply for cremation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Central Board of Health grants formal authorization for cremation as a method of disposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-nbsp-cremation-process-and-documentation\"><strong><u>4.&nbsp;Cremation Process and Documentation<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The identity of the deceased must be verified; identification markers remain with the body throughout cremation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separate cremation for each individual, except in special cases (e.g., mother and child, twins) if requested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removal of medical devices\/implants before cremation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metal residues and medical waste are managed according to Ministry of Health protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A waste management plan must always be maintained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-nbsp-disposal-of-ash\"><strong><u>5.&nbsp;Disposal of Ash<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ashes may be returned to the applicant or stored in a columbarium if uncollected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The authority must notify applicants via registered letter if ashes remain unclaimed after a period (two weeks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A register of all cremations must be maintained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Board of Health authorization is required for interment in public cemeteries or other disposal methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-3886751136\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a 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