New regulations on cremation in 2023

From 2023, our country will implement new cremation regulations. According to regulations, the cremated deceased must first undergo harmless treatment. Specific methods include subjecting the body to pyrolysis, oxidation, hydrolysis and other treatments. The processed corpse will then be cremated, and the cremation time shall not be less than 60 minutes.

With the aging of the population and the continuous development of urbanization, the demand for funeral services in my country continues to increase, and environmental protection issues are also receiving increasing attention. In order to promote the construction of ecological civilization and healthy and sustainable development, my country will implement new cremation regulations from April 1, 2023. According to regulations, the cremated deceased must first undergo harmless treatment. Specific methods include subjecting the body to pyrolysis, oxidation, hydrolysis and other treatments. The processed corpse will then be cremated, and the cremation time shall not be less than 60 minutes. The promulgation of this regulation is an improvement and supplement to existing laws and regulations, aiming to protect the environment, avoid pollution, and improve the ecological environment. At the same time, the new regulations also require funeral homes and crematoriums to strengthen the management and maintenance of facilities and equipment to ensure safety and hygiene and effectively prevent fires and other accidents.

Is there a transition period for the new regulations? According to the requirements of the relevant departments, the new regulations will be implemented from April 1, 2023. However, taking into account the current status of funeral services and the preparation time of relevant units, in order to adapt to the requirements of the new regulations, the relevant departments have stipulated different transition periods. . The specific situation needs to be understood according to local policies and notifications from relevant departments.

The introduction of new cremation regulations is an important measure for my country’s funeral service industry and has positive significance for promoting the construction of ecological civilization and healthy and sustainable development.

Legal basis:

Article 1 of the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Funeral Management" In order to strengthen funeral management, promote funeral reform, and promote the construction of socialist spiritual civilization, this provision is formulated regulations.