Fla. Admin. Code R. 69K-31.001 (2026)

(1) Cremated remains not claimed after 120 days from the date of cremation may be disposed of in any of the following manners:

(a) Scattering at sea;

(b) Scattering or placement in a licensed cemetery scatter garden or pond;

(c) Placement in a cemetery lot, columbarium niche or mausoleum;

(d) Placement in a church columbarium;

(e) Placement in a county, municipal, community, fraternal, non-profit, church or veterans cemetery;

(f) Scattering or placement in areas where no prohibition exists, provided the cremated remains are not distinguishable to the public, and the scattering or placement is done in a dignified manner.

(2) Each funeral establishment and crematory involved in arrangements for cremation of deceased persons shall retain and make available for inspection by the Department records pertaining to each cremation arranged by the funeral establishment and/or crematory. Cremation records shall be retained for a period of at least two years and shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(a) Signed remation authorization and declaration of intent;

(b) Date of cremation;

(c) Disposition of cremated remains; and

(d) Contract for funeral/cremation arrangements.

Rulemaking Authority 497.103, 497.607 FS. Law Implemented 497.607 FS. History–New 8-8-88, Amended 1-8-89, Formerly 21J-31.001, Amended 6-14-00, Formerly 61G8-31.001, Amended 9-9-26.

Effective: 9/9/2026.