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Field Operations Policy and Procedures d. For removal of radioactive devices for a cremation case, complete the mechanical and radioactive devices section on the Authorization for Cremation and Disposition Form (FIN-CS023). For any other requests for removal of radioactive devices, contact Legal for additional documentation. See Implanted Combustible Devices, Cremation Manual. 2. Forward the respective authorization forms to the location or Company representative performing the preparation. 3. The Company representative performing the preparation reviews the respective authorization form prior to performing the preparation. 5.2 Scheduling for Preparation and Mortuary Services Policy. Authorized preparations and mortuary services must be scheduled so that each can be performed in time to accommodate any visual identification, visitation and/or services. Procedure. 1. Prioritize decedents with immediate or urgent time requirements. 2. Communicate to all impacted locations when any significant additional preparation (e.g. autopsy, reconstruction of features, discoloration, etc.) is required, and prioritize those decedents in the schedule to accommodate requested transfer times. 5.3 Visual identification Policy. A confirmation of identification for all decedents must occur with the Authorized Representative of the decedent being asked to make such visual identification. If the Authorized Representative is not available to make the visual identification, a family member, friend or other person acquainted with the decedent may be designated by the Authorized Representative to confirm the identification. For cases involving a funeral service or visitation, the visual identification must occur prior to that event. For all other cases, visual identification must occur prior to final disposition. A Company representative must accompany the decedent's representative (i.e. next of kin, Authorized Representative, friend) for the visual identification. Procedure. 1. Market management determines the location where visual identifications take place. 2. Schedule a visual identification to be limited to fifteen (15) minutes with a maximum of five (5) individuals attending. 3. When a funeral service or visitation is planned, conduct a visual identification prior to the event. Version 2.1 Page 21 of 70 Revised: 07/10/2015 Document Owner: Operations Support 0 2015 SCI Funeral & Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.