The standards for crematorium emissions are as follows:

• The emissions of particulate matter in the flue gas must be less than 0.080 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7% O₂.
• The emissions of CO should not be greater than 100 parts per million by volume, dry basis, corrected to 7% O₂ on an average hourly basis.

Appropriate containers must be used to contain the cadaver. Some of the different types of containers include wooden boxes, cardboard boxes, or cremation caskets. These containers should be easily combustible. Manufacturers must prove that less than 5% by weight chlorinated plastics are present in the container. In order for the cremation facility to renew their permit, they must keep records for at least two years that all containers are composed of less than 5% chlorinated plastics. The body may be clothed, but no other materials shall be cremated.

All crematoriums require a permit to operate. Permits are unique to each facility because they all have different capacities. Permits state the requirements for operation and record keeping. It is very important that operators understand their specific permit so that the crematorium remains in compliance with regulations. After obtaining the initial permit, facilities must apply for a new permit every five years. There are many subsections of the application including:

• Description of Emissions Unit - A brief description of the unit must be provided. For example, single unit with a multiple chamber incinerator.
• Emissions Unit Identification Number – The DEP assigns different emission operations different numbers to identify the type of facility.
• Emissions Unit Status Code – Enter the code for your facility. For example, an active facility will enter in the code "A".
• Emissions Unit Major Group Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code – This code refers to the type of economic activity of the facility that utilizes the emitting unit.
• Emissions Unit Comment – Give any other comments that may be pertinent about the emissions unit.

• Description of Air Pollution Control Equipment – Provide a description of any air pollution control devices that are not normally installed in the emissions unit.
• Control Device or Method Code – Air pollution control devices have designated codes. Enter the code that applies to the facility.

• Initial Startup Date – State the date when operations began or are expected to begin.
• Long-Term Reserve Shutdown Date – If a new permit is required because of a long-term shutdown, enter the date in which the emissions unit stopped operating.
• Manufacturer and Model Number of Package Unit – Provide the name of the manufacturer and model number of the unit if applicable.
• Incinerator Information – Give the temperature at which the process resides, the residence time, and the afterburner temperature.

• Maximum Heat Input Rate – For a combustion unit, give the maximum heat input rate in million BTU’s per hour.
• Maximum Incineration Rate – For an incinerator, record the maximum capacity in pounds per hour and tons per day.
• Operating Capacity Comment – Provide any additional comments related to the operating capacity of the emissions unit.

• Requested Maximum Operating Schedule – State the maximum hours per day, days per week, weeks per year, and/or hours per year that the emissions unit is expected to operate.

• Process Flow Diagram(s) – Attach a flow diagram(s), which identifies the operations and processes associated with the emissions unit. Show where raw materials and fuels are input, solid and liquid waster are removed, and finished products come out.
• Fuel Analysis or Specification – If applicable provides an analysis of the supplemental fuel used by the incinerator. The analysis should include the density, heat value and percent content by weight of sulfur, nitrogen and ash. If a non fossil fuel, used oil, or a fuel additive is used instead show that it will not conflict with the DEP air pollution statute.
• Detailed Description of Control Equipment – Describe the air pollution control equipment used. "Provide a copy of the manufacturer’s guarantee of control efficiency or an acknowledgment that the applicant’s professional engineer is satisfied that the device will achieve a control efficiency sufficient to meet any applicable emission limitations" for each control device.
• Description of Stack Sampling Facilities – Describe the stack sampling facilities if applicable to emissions unit.
• Compliance Test Report – Provide the compliance test report for the unit if a compliance test is required.
• Procedures for Startup and Shutdown – Provide a plan to minimize emissions during startup and shutdown if excess emissions are possible during these times.
• Operation and Maintenance Plan – Provide a current copy of the operation and maintenance plan if one is required.
• Other Information Required by Rule or Statute – Give any other information pertaining to the emissions unit that may be required by an applicable statute of the State of Florida or Rule by the Department of Environmental Protection.

In order to show compliance with the permit, test methods and procedures to determine emissions have to be approved by the DEP. Emissions testing must be done when the incinerator is operating at 90 – 100 % of maximum capacity. The point of testing should be where the flue gas is released into the ambient air. There must be a safe way of accessing this testing site and it must meet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards (OSHA). If compliance tests are not required on an annual basis then access to the testing site does not have to be permanent. Fifteen days prior to testing, the DEP must be notified when and where the testing is going to take place. To obtain an alternate testing procedure the crematorium must state the procedure it wants to substitute, the reason for substitution and the alternate procedure.

The test method for visible emissions is done by recording observations on the opacity of the air from the stack. The observations must be made by a certified observer every 15 seconds during the time period required for observation, which is 3 hours. The observer must record at least 90% of the required observations during the observation period. Take the average of every six minutes and then take the highest six minute period as the test results. Tests for visible emissions are done every year.

A crematorium can show that it is in compliance with their permit conditions for CO and particulate matter by showing that another crematory with the same make, model, and permitted capacity meets the test requirements for said permit. Each crematorium must have a monitor, which records the temperature throughout the process. All the temperature measurements must be kept. The monitoring system must be checked regularly by doing calibration checks and adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. Records must be available for inspectors upon request and must date back two years.

A representative from the crematory manufacturer or another qualified organization must train crematorium operators. The DEP must approve of the training program. This program must teach the operator about the combustion process, give the operator instructions on how to run and maintain the system, and make the operator aware of regulations and safety hazards. Training must last at least eight hours. The operator must run at least one cremation and one maintenance check to complete the program. Once the operator is certified, the training certificate must be submitted to the DEP within fifteen days of training. The cremation facility must keep a copy of the operator’s certificate throughout the operator’s employment and for at least two years after employment.