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Further information

• Funeral director
  Information on the steps to be taken when arranging a funeral through a funeral director
• Application to cremate (MSWord)
  This form must be filled out by the executor
• Cremation certificate(MSWord)
  This form is filled out by the certifying doctor
• Medical referee
  The Department of Health maintains a list of medical referees
• Cremation permit (MSWord)
  This form is filled out by the medical referee, and must be presented to the crematorium at the time of cremation
• Area Health Service Public Health Units
  Public health units can provide advice on health aspects of funerals
• Sea dumping act
  Burials at sea are controlled by Environment Australia, this links to the necessary instructions and forms
• Ship Captain's Medical Guide
  Bodies buried at sea must be prepared according to the Ship Captain's Medical Guide
• Regulations
• Public Health Act and Regulations
• Anatomy Act
• Human Tissue Act
• Coroner's Act
• NSW Health
• Coroner's Court
• Local Government Act
• Births, Deaths and Marriages, NSW
• Organ Donation
• What to do when someone dies

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