5-11-4: OBJECTIONS TO CREMATION:

In the event that a surviving spouse, child(ren), parent(s), grandchild(ren) of an indigent decedent (entitled to priority) objects to disposition by cremation on religious grounds before the indigent decedent is cremated, or if cremation authorization is not received from the county coroner, the county may supply burial costs, in an amount no greater than the cost the county applies toward cremation. This amount shall be paid directly to the burial service provider, shall not exceed the amount provided for cremations and shall only be provided for services performed in accordance with state law and pursuant to local industry standards. The county shall have no further responsibility for supplying casket, vault, crypt, mausoleum, or funeral or burial services for the decedent. If no objection is made pursuant to this section, or if an indigent decedent has no known surviving family, said indigent decedent shall be disposed of by cremation. (Ord. 599, 11-8-2005)