Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

When thinking about the law, we often think of how it affects us during our lives. But what about when we die? This class shares information on preparing for death, caring for human remains and avoiding disputes among family members about how to handle a loved one’s remains. The class covers the various ways our laws govern the dead, as well as ways to navigate government entities charged with handling dead bodies, and the resources available to help us process death and our grief. 

Class covers:

• Definitions of key terms like “human remains”, “cemeteries”, “burial park” “mausoleum”, “columbarium”, and “crematory”
• Property Rights and the interment of human remains
• Coroner’s autopsy and liability
• Native American burial sites
• Liability for internment and disinterment expense
• Negligence in the performance of funeral-related services
• Contract-related disputes

Presented by:

Katie O’Laughlin, Managing Librarian, Reference and Research, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Mary Garcia, Librarian, Reference and Research, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.