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6.—Should any shell or coffin sent with a body prove to be in a defective
condition, a thoroughly sound and larger shell (in which the defective
shell can be enclosed) must, upon notice, be supplied, to abate the
nuisance, or, in default, a proper shell shall be provided, and the
expense shall be recovered from the party sending the defective coffin,
7.—A body may be viewed by relatives or friends (except in cases where
the death has occurred from infectious disease) between the hours of
10 a.m. and sunset. An unknown body may be viewed, for identification,
at any reasonable hour.
8.—When death has arisen from an infectious disease, or when the body is
in an offensive condition from decomposition or other causes, the coffin
should be filled in with an approved disinfectant, and properly and
securely fastened, before admission to the Mortuaries; and the coffin
shall not be re-opened, without either the order of the Coroner, or the
consent of the Medical Officer of Health.
9.—A body deposited in the Mortuaries shall not be allowed to remain
beyond a reasonable time.
10.—It Shall be competent for the Medical Officer of Health to order the
removal of a body for interment, when from decomposition or other
causes, it shall be considered necessary, on grounds of public health
and safety.
11.—In cases where a dead body has been removed to the Morturies by the
order of a Justice or of a Coroner, or at the instance of the Medical
Officer of Health, or of the relatives or friends, and the relatives or
friends of the deceased person shall, after notice in writing, refuse or
neglect to remove such body for interment by the time specified in
such order, or by these regulations, notice shall be given to the
Relieving Officer, and the body shall be handed over to the Guardians
of the Poor as unclaimed, and the interment shall take place at the
expense of the Poor Rates, such expense being subsequently recoverable
from the parties legally responsible.
12.—A body shall be removed from the Mortuary in a decent and proper
manner, enclosed in a pitched shell or coffin, and the person removing
the body shall enter the necessary particulars or furnish information
for entry in the book kept for that purpose, and shall sign the book.
13.—No public procession or large assemblage of persons will be allowed
within the Mortuary Buildings, on the admission or removal of a body.
The only persons to be admitted shall consist of the nearest relatives
of the deceased, the undertaker, and the bearers of the body.
14.—It shall be the duty of the Custodian to see that the above regulations
are carried out, and that all persons having occasion to visit the
Mortuaries conduct themselves in all respects with decency and
propriety.
15.—No fees shall be chargeable for the use of the Mortuaries, or for the
services of the Attendants.