At any time prior to the removal by a cemetery authority of the remains of any person, any relative or friend of the decedent may voluntarily remove and dispose of the remains.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 7800
Removals by Relatives or Friends
Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.
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