(A) Disinterment and removal of a body shall not be made without a disinterment permit, notice in writing to the Sexton, and the permission in writing of the lot owner and next of kin of the deceased. Graves shall not be opened for inspection, except for official investigation by proper legal proceedings.
(B) After the close of any funeral service at the grave and after the placing of a body in the receiving vault, it shall not be permissible for anyone to open the casket or to touch the body therein without the consent in writing of the legal representative of the deceased or a court order for that purpose.
(C) The city shall exercise due care in making a disinterment and/or removal, but it shall assume no liability for any damage to any casket or burial case incurred in making the disinterment and/or removal.
(Prior Code, § 1062.15)