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CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

Section 42
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42. A person of full age may determine the nature of his funeral and the disposal of his body; a minor may also do so with the written consent of the person having parental authority or his tutor. In the absence of wishes expressed by the deceased, the wishes of the heirs or successors prevail. In both cases, the heirs or successors are bound to act; the expenses are charged to the succession.
1991, c. 64, a. 42; I.N. 2014-05-01; 2016, c. 4, s. 6.
42. A person of full age may determine the nature of his funeral and the disposal of his body; a minor may also do so with the written consent of the person having parental authority or his tutor. In the absence of wishes expressed by the deceased, the wishes of the heirs or successors prevail. In both cases, the heirs and successors are bound to act; the expenses are charged to the succession.
1991, c. 64, a. 42; I.N. 2014-05-01.
42. A person of full age may determine the nature of his funeral and the disposal of his body; a minor may also do so with the written consent of the person having parental authority or his tutor. Failing the expressed wishes of the deceased, the wishes of the heirs or successors prevail; in both cases, the heirs and successors are bound to act; the expenses are charged to the succession.
1991, c. 64, a. 42.
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