Netherlands
Practice Relating to Rule 115. Disposal of the Dead
Section C. Cremation of bodies
The Military Manual (1993) of the Netherlands states that “the cremation of a body shall be granted for imperative reasons of hygiene or for motives based on the religion” of the deceased.
The Military Manual (2005) of the Netherlands states: “Cremation of a corpse is permitted for pressing hygienic or religious reasons.”