Chapter 14.30
FUNERAL, TRIBAL CUSTOM AND TRADITION

Sections:

14.30.010    Control of funeral arrangements.

14.30.020    Indian custom and tradition distribution of Indian finery and artifacts.

14.30.010 Control of funeral arrangements.

Control of funeral arrangements and disposition of the remains of decedent shall be based upon a decision of the family and the decedent’s wishes, if any, and the Indian customs of the Chehalis Tribe. [Res. 2018-42 (20.3.1).]

14.30.020 Indian custom and tradition distribution of Indian finery and artifacts.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Probate Code relating to descent and distribution, the surviving spouse or other surviving next of kin may distribute any Indian artifacts and finery belonging to the decedent in accordance with the wishes of the decedent and the customs and traditions of the Chehalis Tribe prior to the initiation of the administration of the estate. Such distribution shall be in accordance with the directions left by decedent, if any. [Res. 2018-42 (20.3.2).]