N.M. Admin. Code § 16.64.10.7 - DEFINITIONS
A. "Cremation" and "calcination" are considered synonymous, and means the final disposition of the dead human body to a residue of cremated remains.
B. "Authorizing agent(s)" means the person(s) legally entitled to order the cremation.
C. "Cremated remains container" means any container in which cremated remains may be enclosed which will avoid leakage and prevent the entrance of foreign substances.
D. "Cremation container" means an enclosure in which a dead human body is placed for delivery to a crematory and subsequently cremated with the body.
E. "Crematory authority" means an authorized representative of a crematory.
F. "Urn" means a cremated remains container considered to be decorative, that varies in size, styling and composition.
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