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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 10Art. 1§ 27460 Coroner Burial Responsibility

§ 27460 Coroner Burial Responsibility

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§ 27460 Coroner Burial Responsibility

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone dies and no one claims their body, the coroner must bury it properly.
  • •The coroner is in charge of making sure the body is buried with respect.
  • •This only happens if no family or friends take care of the body.

Example

A person passes away with no known family, and no one comes to claim the body.

The coroner will arrange for a proper burial since no one else is taking care of it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 27460 Coroner Burial Responsibility

If an inquest is held by the coroner and no other person takes charge of the body of the deceased, he shall cause it to be interred decently. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 27464 Suicide Notes And Disposition
  • § 27465 Coroner Property Return Dead
  • § 27466 Coroner'S Unclaimed Property Transfer
  • § 27461 Coroner'S Estate Disposition Authority
  • § 27463 Coroner Death Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 27460.
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