Only one body is admitted in each coffin. However, the interment in the same coffin of the bodies is authorised: 1° Of several stillborn children of the same mother or children born alive and then deceased after childbirth; 2° Of the mother and one or more of her stillborn children or children born alive and then deceased after childbirth. The 1° and 2° apply only if the first death occurs…
The closing of the coffin is authorised by the mayor of the place of death or, where the first paragraph of article R. 2213-7, by the mayor of the place where the body is deposited, in compliance with the provisions of article L. 2223-42. The authorisation, drawn up on plain paper and free of charge, is issued on presentation of the death certificate issued by the doctor who witnessed the…
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.
When the death appears to be the result of a suspicious illness which must be verified in order to protect public health, the prefect may, on the written and reasoned assent of two doctors, prescribe any observations and samples necessary to investigate the cause of death.
The coffin lid is fitted with an engraved plaque showing the year of death and, if known, the year of birth, the first name, surname and, if applicable, the customary name of the deceased. After completion of the formalities prescribed in the articles 78,79 and 80 of the Civil Code and in article R. 2213-17 of this code, the coffin is finally closed.
After the coffin has been closed, the body of a deceased person may not be transported to a commune other than that in which this operation took place, without a prior declaration made, by any means in writing, to the mayor of the commune of the place where the coffin was closed, regardless of the commune of destination within metropolitan territory or an overseas department. The pre-transport declaration indicates the…
When the body is transported outside mainland France or an overseas department, authorisation is given by the prefect of the department where the coffin is closed.
The entry into France of the body of a person who has died in the overseas collectivities, in New Caledonia or abroad and its transfer to the place of burial or cremation, as well as transit through French territory, are carried out on the basis of an authorisation issued by the French consular representative or by the Government delegate. However, when the death has occurred in a foreign country adhering…
Authorisation to transport ashes outside mainland France or an overseas department is issued by the prefect of the department where the deceased was cremated or where the applicant resides.
I.-With the exception of the cases provided for in article R. 2213-26, the body is placed in a coffin fitted with a watertight bowl complying with the following characteristics: 1° strength; 2° Watertightness; 3° Biodegradability when it is intended for burial or combustibility when it is intended for cremation in order to protect the environment and health. These characteristics are defined by order of the ministers responsible for health and…
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