§ 15-2714. BODY PREPARATION AND FUNERAL SERVICES.

Body preparation, including embalming and cremations, and body viewing may be permitted subject to the regulations below and those established by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Cemetery and Funeral Bureau. The following also applies to pets.

A.

Body Viewing/Visitation.

1.

Traditional Facilities. Body viewing, including funeral and chapel services, may be permitted in Community and Religious Assembly, Cemeteries, Funeral Parlors and Internment Services.

2.

Non-Traditional Facilities. Occasional funeral/chapel services may be held at Banquet Halls, Cultural Institutions, stadiums, or similar facilities, however the use shall be clearly incidental to the primary use. "Occasional," for this subsection, shall be defined as no more than twice per month.

B.

Body Preparation. Body preparation, including the embalming of the body, may be permitted in Funeral Parlors and Internment Services.

C.

Body Cremation. In addition to the permit requirements of this Code, a permit is also required from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

D.

Home Death Care. A person may prepare a body for disposition in their home per the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Cemetery and Funeral Bureau. Funeral services may not be held in homes.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).