Cremation Authorization & Death Certificate

Cremation Authorization

The legal next of kin, or an individual who has written authorization to make decisions regarding disposition of a loved ones remains, must sign an authorization for cremation form.  

This document must be initialed and signed in one of the following ways:

1. In the presence of a NC Licensed Funeral Director during an at need arrangement conference; 

2. In the presence of a Notary Public who will also sign the document and affix their seal; or

3. Initialed and signed in the presence of two witnesses, 18 years of age or older, verifying the original signature.

Our experienced staff is always available to assist with questions regarding the Cremation Authorization form, the cremation process or cremation services.

Download the Authorization for Cremation form here.

The North Carolina Death Certificate is a document that funeral directors must create using the North Carolina Death and Vital Events (NC DAVE) portal. Completing this worksheet helps to ensure  accuracy of information and timeliness of submission and filing. Filling in this form will assist us in being able to get certified copies of the death certificate efficiently. 

Download the North Carolina Death Certificate Worksheet here.