California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §7054.9: (a) Except with the express written permission of the person entitled to control the disposition of the reduced human remains, a person shall not do any of the following: (1) Reduce the remains of mor
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A person cannot reduce multiple people's remains in one chamber or mix their ashes without written permission from those authorized to control the remains, with specified exceptions for family members and designated containers.
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