This bill amends Title 1 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new definition related to the process of cremation. Specifically, it introduces the term "Cremation," which is defined as the technical process that reduces human remains to bone fragments through mechanical or thermal means, including alkaline hydrolysis. The definition also encompasses the processing and pulverization of these bone fragments, as well as their placement in a cremated remains container.

The amendment aims to clarify the legal understanding of cremation within Pennsylvania law, ensuring that the term is consistently applied in statutes enacted after September 1, 1937. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 743 (Feb 25, 2025): 1-1991
Printer's No. 0743: 1-1991