Cremation Authorization and Final Disposition Form

Sep 17, 2026

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Cremation Authorization and Final Disposition Form collects identifying details for the decedent and authorizing agents, including hospice status, medical examiner authorization, and whether death was due to an infectious disease. The form states irreversible, final cremation notice, addresses authority and legal right to authorize under referenced statutes, and documents contact attempts for persons with equal rights. It specifies arrangements with a funeral home and crematory, explains handling of valuable materials and implanted devices, and authorizes processing, pulverizing, and lawful disposal of residual particles.

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Cremation Authorization and Final Disposition Form

Decedent and Authorization Information

Legal Authorization and Notice

Funeral Home and Crematory Arrangements

Cremation Process, Materials, and Restrictions

# CREMATION AUTHORIZATION ANDFINAL DISPOSITION FORM Name of Individual to be Cremated(Decedent) Age Date of Death Time of Death Date of Birth Place of Death: | Hospice(Yes or No): | | --- | Medical Examiner's Authorization Required(Yes or No): Death Due to an Infectious Disease(Yes or No): NOTICE:THIS IS A LEGAL DoCUMENT.IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT PROVISIONS CONCERNING CREMATION.THE CREMATIONPROCESS IS IRREVERSIBLE AND FINAL.READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. Name and Signature of Individual Confirming Identity of Decedent: Signature Name A.The undersigned (hereinafter refered to as the "Authorizing Agent(s)")hereby certify,warrant,and represent that I/we have the fullegal ightand authority to authorize the cremation,to include the processing or pulverizing of the cremated remains,and disposition of the remains of(hereinafter referred to as "Decedent");that the Authorizing Agent(s) Name of Decedent is(are)not aware of any living person who has a superior right to that of the Authorizing Agent(s)as set forth in G.S.90-210.124;or if there isanother living person who does have a superior right to that of the Authorizing Agent(s),the Authorizing Agent(s)represent that the AuthorizingAgent(s)has (have)made all reasonable efforts to contact such person,has (have)been unable to do so,and has(have)no reason to believethat such person(s)would object to the cremation of Decedent. Name(s)of person(s)attempted to be contacted: Initial(s) B.If the Authorizing Agent(s)is/lare aware of any other living person(s)with equal ight to that of the Authorizing Agent(s),the Authorizing Agent(s)hereby certify,warrant,and represent that the Authorizing Agent(s)has (have)either disclosed the location ofall iving persons with equalrightto that of the Authorizing Agent(s),as set forth in G.S.90-210.124,or does(do)not know the location of any other living person with an equalright to that of the Authorizing Agent(s). Initial(s) C.I/We hereby request and authorize: □ Quinn McGowen Funeral Home,315 Willow Woods Drive,Wilmington,NC 28409 □ Quinn McGowen Funeral Home,PO Box 1316,Burgaw,NC 28425 □ Quinn McGowen Funeral Home,PO Box 339,Wallace,NC 28466 □ (hereinafter referred to as the "Funeral Home")to take possession of and make arrangements for the cremation,processing or pulverizing,anddisposition of the remains of Decedent at Riverview Crematory 3968 Slocum Trail.Atkinson.NC 28421 (hereinafter referred to as the "Crematory'")in accordance with and subject to (a)the terms and conditions set forth in this Authorization asoutlined by the Crematory;(b)the rules and regulations of said Funeral Home;and (c)any aplicable state or local laws,rules,and regulations. Initial(s) I/we,the Authorizing Agent(s),do hereby cerify,warrant,and represent that I/we understand: D.Unless specifically permited by G.S.90-210.129(h),disposition will be performed individually.The cremation process begins with theplacement of the cremation container into the cremation chamber where it s subject to intense heat and flame reaching temperatures of 1400to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.Due to the nature of the cremation process,any valuable material will not be recoverable.In the event that thereare such valuable items Ilve wish to retain.it is my/our responsibility to remove them or have them removed from Decedent's remains prior tothe cremation process.Body prostheses,dental bridgework,or dental flings within the remains will either be destroyed or will not berecoverable.Accordingly,the Authorizing Agent(s)represent and warrant to the Crematory that such materials have been removed from theremains or,if not,that they may be removed from the remains and disposed of by the Crematory or may be destroyed by the cremationprocess. Initial(s) E.Following a cooling period,the cremated remains are then swept or raked from the cremation chamber.Cremated remains,depending on thebone structure of

FAQs

What information is required from the decedent and authorizing agent(s)?

The form requests the decedent’s name, age, date/time and place of death, date of birth, and required status answers. It also captures the name and signature of the individual confirming identity of the decedent and the authorizing agent(s) details.

What does the notice mean regarding the cremation process?

It states that cremation is a legal, irreversible, and final process and the document must be read carefully before signing.

What items or materials may not be recoverable after cremation?

Valuable materials are not recoverable due to the intense heat. Prostheses, dental bridgework, and dental fillings within remains will be destroyed or not recoverable, and the form explains responsibilities for removal prior to cremation.

Sep 17, 2026

Uploaded by Aran