Crematories: burning of flags.

Existing law provides that a crematory regulated by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau shall knowingly cremate only human remains in cremation chambers, along with cremation containers, items used for disease control, and personal effects of the deceased. This bill additionally would authorize the incineration of one or more American flags, performed separately from the cremation of human remains and in accordance with specified federal law, during the periods within one week before or after specified holidays. The bill would require a crematory to record and maintain on its premises for at least 10 years prescribed information regarding the incineration of American flags. The bill would declare that it would not be construed to restrict or infringe upon any person's First Amendment rights, as specified.