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Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09

DIVISION 8. CEMETERIES 8100-9703›PART 3. PRIVATE CEMETERIES 8250-8829›CHAPTER 2. Operation and Management 8275-8396›ARTICLE 5. Operation of Crematories 8341-8347

§ 8345.5

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

A crematory shall not accept human remains for cremation unless the remains meet all of the following requirements:

(a) The remains shall be in a cremation container, as defined.

(b) The cremation container shall be labeled with the identity of the decedent.

(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1232, Sec. 32. Effective January 1, 1994.)

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