California § 8651 - In a family plot one grave, niche or crypt may be used for the owner
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8651 — In a family plot one grave, niche or crypt may be used for the owner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8651. In a family plot one grave, niche or crypt may be used for the owner
In a family plot one grave, niche or crypt may be used for the ownerâs interment; one for the ownerâs surviving spouse, if any, who by law has a vested right of interment in it; and in those remaining, if any, the parents and children of the deceased owner in order of death may be interred without the consent of any person claiming any interest in the plot.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8651
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8651 cover?
Section 8651 ("In a family plot one grave, niche or crypt may be used for the owner") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 8651?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 8651 apply to my situation?
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