§ 102790 Funeral Director Information Collection

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law says a funeral director must get all the needed non‑medical info from the person or place that knows it best.

Key Takeaways

•Funeral directors have to collect required info (except medical data).
•They must get it from the source that knows the facts best.
•Medical and health details are not covered by this rule.

Example

A funeral director needs to know the deceased’s next‑of‑kin and burial wishes.

The director will ask the closest family member or the person who handled the will, because they are the most qualified to give that information, but they won’t ask for medical records.

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§ 102790 Funeral Director Information Collection

The funeral director shall obtain the required information other than medical and health section data from the person or source best qualified to supply this information. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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funeral director required information medical and health section data best qualified

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102790.

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