4-1-3: ATTENDANCE OF SERVICES AND DISPOSAL OF REMAINS:
If any surviving family members of an indigent decedent so desire, the cremated remains shall be deposited in an urn or other suitable container and custody thereof given to that family member. If multiple family members wish to retain the remains, they shall receive preference in the following order: spouse, child(ren), parent(s), grandchild(ren), and sibling(s). If an indigent decedent has no known surviving family, or if known family members decline custody of cremated remains, such remains shall be buried in a County owned burial plot or placed in a County owned crypt in accordance with accepted industry standards within this community and at no additional cost to the County. (Ord. 2009-07, 7-22-2009)