Article R2223-78 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions, the body of a deceased person may not be admitted to a funeral home, located outside the territory of the commune of the place of death, without the declaration of transport made to the mayor of the commune of the place of death. However, this declaration is not required when the transport is requested by the police or gendarmerie authorities, provided that they report…