Participate in the lawful exhumation of human remains
URN: PPLFOS28
Business Sectors (Suites): Funeral Services
Developed by: People 1st
Approved on:
2022
Overview
This standard is about supervising the lawful exhumation of human remains, it involves ensuring the necessary permissions are obtained and the exhumation is conducted privately and respectfully.
This standard is for funeral directors.
When you have completed this standard you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of and ability to:
- Participate in the lawful exhumation of human remains
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1. confirm the permission to exhume human remains has been granted in accordance to relevant regulations and legislation
2. identify the correct location of human remains prior to exhumation and complete a risk assessment
3. liaise with burial authority, environmental health authority and other stakeholders to plan and carry out the exhumation
4. identify tools, equipment, personal protective equipment and machinery required for the exhumation
5. brief your team on the exhumation, ensuring all risks are managed and controlled
6. place protective restraints to restrict access to site to authorised personnel only
7. use screens or other means to protect the privacy of the remains.
8. ensure exhumed remains are transported and stored in accordance with the permissions granted
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. the required permissions to exhume human remains, including ashes / cremated remains in accordance with relevant regulations and legislation
2. how to confirm the location of human remains prior to exhumation
3. the risks which must be assessed when an exhumation has been requested
4. the relevant burial authority, environmental health authority and other stakeholders with whom you must liaise when planning and carrying out an exhumation
5. the relevant tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, machinery and operator’s licence which may be required for the exhumation
6. the importance of restricting access to the site of exhumation to authorised personnel only
7. why the privacy of and respect for the human remains and the public must be maintained at all times during the exhumation
8. the relevant regulations, legislation and your funeral business’ policies and procedures relating to exhumation
9. the requirements for safe storage of exhumed human remains
10. the statutory documentation required for final disposal of human remains following exhumation
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
The standards in the funeral operations suite should be complemented by pan-sector standards such as working relationships, business, administration and resource management, as well as any other specific requirements of the employer.
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
2027
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
People 1st International Ltd
Original URN
PPLFOS28
Relevant Occupations
Funeral Director
SOC Code
6138
Keywords
exhumation, funeral, funerary