Which statement regarding disposal options for unclaimed cremated remains is accurate?

• A. Removal from the premises is prohibited
• B. Disposal must occur within 30 days
• C. Placement in a tomb, crypt, niche in a columbarium, burial in a cemetery, or scattering at sea is allowed
• D. Disposal may only be done by the next of kin

Answer: (C)

When cremated remains are unclaimed, the law provides clear, respectful ways to dispose of them. The permitted options include placing the remains in a tomb, crypt, or a niche in a columbarium, or interment in a cemetery, or scattering at sea. These methods give the remains a final resting disposition and prevent indefinite retention at a facility.

This is why the statement about allowable disposal methods is the right one: it reflects the authorized ways to handle unclaimed cremains. Removal from the premises isn’t prohibited in general; instead, disposal is carried out through these approved methods after proper notice and procedures. A fixed deadline like “within 30 days” isn’t the universal rule, as timing depends on the specific procedures and circumstances. And disposal isn’t restricted to next of kin alone—funeral directors or other authorized parties may carry it out when remains are unclaimed.