Before now, the cremation of corpses in Honduras could only be authorized by the Ministry of Health in cases of an epidemic. However, with the new law, the process of the incineration of a corpse or human remains is permitted if requirements outlined in this regulation are fulfilled.

The Ministry of Health or local health authorities are responsible for issuing the legal and technical regulations for the cremation of corpses and human remains, and also are responsible for authorizing the operation of any public or private crematoria in the country. They are additionally responsible for regulating and supervising the operation of the crematoria at the institutions engaged in this activity.
The cost of a cremation in Honduras is estimated to cost 16,000 to 20,000 lempiras. The ashes may then be deposited in urns of wood, metal or glass.