Deaths outwith Scotland
18Medical reviewers to authorise cremation
1
This section applies where—
a
a person (“A”) died outwith Scotland, and
b
it is intended that A be cremated in Scotland.
2
A medical reviewer must, on an application by a person who wishes to arrange the cremation of A, determine whether it is safe for A’s body to be cremated.
3
If the medical reviewer determines that it is safe for A’s body to be cremated, the medical reviewer must give the applicant a certificate authorising the cremation.
4
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about—
a
the form and content of applications under subsection (2),
b
the procedure to be followed by medical reviewers in relation to applications under subsection (2),
c
the form and content of the certificate authorising the cremation to be given under subsection (3).