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.

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 8345.5

  • Decedent: A deceased person.

(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.)