California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §8343: A crematory shall maintain on its premises, or other business location within the State of California, an accurate record of all cremations performed, including all of the following information: (a) N
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A crematory shall maintain on its premises, or other business location within the State of California, an accurate record of all cremations performed, including all of the following information: (a) Name of referring funeral director, if any. (b) Name of deceased. (c) Date of cremation. (d) Name of cremation chamber operator. (e) Time and date that body was inserted in cremation chamber. (f) Time and date that body was removed from cremation chamber. (g) Time and date that final processing of cremated remains was completed. (h) Disposition of cremated remains. (i) Name and address of authorizing agent. (j) The identification number assigned to the deceased pursuant to Section 8344. (k) A photocopy of the disposition permit filed in connection with the disposition. This information shall be maintained for at least 10 years after the cremation is performed and shall be subject to inspection by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
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