Forms

The following forms are required in order to complete disposition arrangements. They are provided in both pdf and HTML format. Click a form's .pdf link from the list below to download the form into Acrobat Reader or whatever pdf utility your browser chooses for you. If you have Acrobat Reader version 6.0 or greater, you can complete the forms interactively by clicking the various boxes and blanks, and typing in your answers via the keyboard. You can't save the forms and the data, but you can print the forms after entering the data. If you don't have Acrobat Reader or are otherwise unable to view or access the interactivity of the forms, we suggest downloading and installing the current version Acrobat Reader, here:


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Authorization for Cremation and Disposition

To be signed by next of kin, this form authorizes Pacific Interment to handle the cremation & disposition of the deceased:

Download AuthorityForCremation.pdf




Authorization for Disposition With or Without Embalming

State required form that confirms next of kin's desires regarding embalming (embalming is NOT required by law):

Download EmbalmingAuthorization.pdf




Vital Information Form

Used to collect the information needed to complete the non-medical portion of the deceased's Death Certificate:

Download Vitals.pdf




Hospital, Coroner, Medical Examiner Release Form

Used to obtain written permission to remove the remains from the place of death:

Dowload Release.pdf




Declaration for Disposition of Cremated Remains

State required declaration of the next of kin regarding disposition of cremated remains:

Download DeclarationForDisposition.pdf




Disclosure of Preneed Funeral Agreement

State required declaration of a pre-need funeral agreement:

Download DisclosurePreneed.pdf



Chosen by Jessica Mitformd, consumer advocate and author of The American Way of Death, for her own cremation

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