California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §8345.5: 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.
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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.
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