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Article R2213-18 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

Without prejudice to the provisions of article R. 2213-2-1, the mayor may, if there is an emergency, taking into account the health risk or in the event of rapid decomposition of the body, after obtaining the opinion of a doctor, decide on immediate burial and closure of the coffin.

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Article R2213-18

Sans préjudice des dispositions de l’article R. 2213-2-1, le maire peut, s’il y a urgence, compte tenu du risque sanitaire ou en cas de décomposition rapide du corps, après avis d’un médecin, décider la mise en bière immédiate et la fermeture du cercueil.

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