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Please make sure ALL information is complete before submitting. WAUKESHA COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE 515 W. Moreland Boulevard Waukesha, WI 53188 Phone: (262) 5487575 Fax: (262) 8968079 CREMATION

How to fill out cremation request form

How to Fill Out a Cremation Request Form:

1. Obtain the Form: Firstly, you need to acquire the cremation request form. This form is typically provided by the funeral home or crematorium where the cremation is being arranged. You can request the form in person, through email, or by visiting their website.
2. Personal Information: Fill in your personal information on the form. This usually includes your full name, address, phone number, and email address. Make sure all the information is accurate and up to date.
3. Deceased Information: Provide the necessary details about the deceased individual. This typically includes their full name, date of birth, date of death, and their relationship to you. This information helps identify the person who is being cremated.
4. Cremation Preferences: Indicate your preferences regarding the cremation process. This can include the type of cremation service desired, such as direct cremation or viewing before cremation. You may also need to specify whether you want a religious or non-religious service.
5. Additional Instructions: If there are any specific instructions or special requests related to the cremation, you can include them in this section. This could include any religious or cultural rituals or any specific urn or container preferences.
6. Authorization and Signature: Read through the form carefully and ensure that all the information provided is accurate. Once you are satisfied, sign the form to authorize the cremation process. If required, you may need to have a witness or notary sign as well.

Who Needs a Cremation Request Form?

1. Family Members: In most cases, immediate family members are responsible for filling out the cremation request form. This includes spouses, children, parents, and siblings of the deceased. Family members are usually involved in making the decisions and arrangements for the cremation.
2. Authorized Representatives: If the deceased has designated someone as their authorized representative, that person may also need to fill out the cremation request form. This can be a close friend, executor of the will, or power of attorney granted by the deceased.
3. Funeral Home or Crematorium: The funeral home or crematorium staff require the cremation request form to ensure that they have all the necessary information to carry out the cremation process. They rely on this form to understand the deceased's preferences and to accurately document the arrangements.

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What is cremation request form?

Cremation request form is a document that requests cremation of a deceased individual.

Who is required to file cremation request form?

The next of kin or the authorized person responsible for making decisions regarding the deceased individual is required to file the cremation request form.

How to fill out cremation request form?

The cremation request form can usually be obtained from the funeral home or crematory, and must be filled out with information about the deceased individual and the person requesting the cremation.

What is the purpose of cremation request form?

The purpose of the cremation request form is to formally request the cremation of a deceased individual and provide necessary information for the cremation process to take place.

What information must be reported on cremation request form?

The cremation request form typically requires information such as the deceased individual's name, date of birth, date of death, next of kin's contact information, and any special instructions for the cremation.