§ 2.48.080. Disinterment—Written consent required.  


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  • Human remains may be removed from a lot, grave, crypt, or niche in the cemetery with the consent of the cemetery sexton and the notarized written consent of one of the following in the order named:

    1.

    The surviving spouse or state registered domestic partner.

    2.

    The surviving children of the decedent.

    3.

    The surviving parents of the decedent.

    4.

    The surviving brothers or sisters of the decedent.

    If the required consent cannot be obtained, permission by the Superior Court of Clallam County where the cemetery is situated is sufficient, provided that, the permission shall not violate the terms of a written contract or the rules and regulations of Ocean View Cemetery. When removing a full body, a licensed Funeral Director must be present.

(Ord. 3563 § 2, 11/15/2016; Ord. 1864 § IV(g), 12/14/1975)