Which statement describes the disposition required when unexpected human remains are found during construction?

• A. They must be treated respectfully and relocated appropriately.
• B. They should be documented and left in place until a burial site is identified.
• C. They must be cremated on site to remove the remains.
• D. They should be sealed and ignored.

Answer: (A)

When unexpected human remains are found, the priority is to treat them with dignity and ensure proper disposition. Construction should stop, the area secured, and the appropriate authorities notified (police and the coroner/medical examiner). The remains must be relocated to a proper burial site or transferred to a licensed facility for disposition according to regulations. This approach upholds the dignity of the deceased and complies with Ontario rules governing the handling of human remains. Leaving them in place, cremating on site, or ignoring the discovery would violate ethical standards and legal obligations.