Any request for exhumation must be made by the next of kin of the deceased. The latter must provide proof of his or her civil status, domicile and the capacity in which he or she is making the request.
Authorisation to exhume a body is issued by the mayor of the commune where the exhumation is to take place.
The exhumation is carried out in the presence of a relative or a representative of the family.
If the duly notified relative or proxy is not present at the specified time, the operation does not take place.