Disallowable instrument DI2023–215

1 Name of Instrument

This instrument is the Cemeteries and Crematoria (Immersion of Cremated Remains in Flowing Water) Code of Practice 2023.

2 Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after it is notified.

3 Approval of Code of Practice

The Minister approves the attached code of practice under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2020.

Chris Steel MLA
Minister for Transport and City Services
18 August 2023

1. Background

1.1 This Code of Practice (the Code) has been made under section 123 of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2020 (the Act) and should be read in conjunction with the Act and any Regulations made under the Act.

1.2 The term cremated remains referred to in this Code of Practice is defined in the Act as meaning human remains that have been cremated.

2. Permitted Locations to Immerse Cremated Remains in the ACT

2.1 Persons are permitted to immerse cremated remains in flowing water, subject to the directions given under section 3 of the Code, at the following identified locations:

• Pine Island – Paddys River: Block 277 (Latitude: 35.42573° S, Longitude: 149.05183° E)
• Molonglo Valley – Coombs: Block 16, Section 52 (Latitude: 35.31071° S, Longitude: 149.04786° E)

3. Directions for the Immersion of Cremated Remains

3.1 Any member of the public can immerse cremated remains.

3.2 Only cremated remains and loose flowers can be placed in the water.

3.3 Any container used to hold the cremated remains must be taken away and disposed of at another location.