Cremation & Hydrolysis
Cremation/Hydrolysis Fees
Crematory License
Crematory Reinspection$250100
Crematory Late Renewal$25075
Crematory Renewal$250150
Crematory Application$250400
Monthly Cremation Report
Late Filing for Cremation Report, per month$25075
Late Filing or Payment for each Cremation$25010
Per-Cremation Fee$25010
Crematory Manager Permit
Crematory Manager Annual Renewal$25040
Crematory Manager Application$250150
Cremation/Hydrolysis Forms
Most forms are fillable PDF’s. If you have problems with the fillable PDF, please try another browser or PDF reader.
Note that we have discontinued FAX service. All forms must be submitted online or through mail. We are in the process of updating our forms to exclude the FAX number.
Cremation
Crematory Licensee Applications
Cremation Authorizations and Waiver of 24 Hour Waiting Period
Medical Examiner’s Authorization for Cremation Form
Note: G.S. § 130A-388 and 10A NCAC 44 .0501 prohibit any decedent from being cremated or hydrolyzed until a medical examiner has granted permission to do so. For cremation, those death’s certified by an attending physician, Form DHHS 1881 could be required. Currently, there is no Form DHHS 1881 equivilant specifically designated for the purpose of authorizing hydrolysis. Until which time such form is available, it is Board staff’s opinion that a funeral provider or hydrolysis licensee would be in compliance with G.S. § 130A-388 and 10 NCAC 44 .0501 to utilize Form DHHS 1181 for the purpose of obtaining a medical examiner’s permission to hydrolyze human remains.
Cremation Records of Receipt and Delivery
Cremation Monthly Report
Cremation File Check-list
Individual Cremation File Check-List
Use this form to ensure each cremation file contains those items subject to examination by Board inspectors.
Alkaline Hydrolysis
Hydrolysis Licensee Applications
Authorizations and Waiver of 24 Hour Waiting Period
Medical Examiner’s Authorization for Cremation Form
Note: G.S. § 130A-388 and 10A NCAC 44 .0501 prohibit any decedent from being cremated or hydrolyzed until a medical examiner has granted permission to do so. For cremation, those death’s certified by an attending physician, Form DHHS 1881 could be required. Currently, there is no Form DHHS 1881 equivilant specifically designated for the purpose of authorizing hydrolysis. Until which time such form is available, it is Board staff’s opinion that a funeral provider or hydrolysis licensee would be in compliance with G.S. § 130A-388 and 10 NCAC 44 .0501 to utilize Form DHHS 1181 for the purpose of obtaining a medical examiner’s permission to hydrolyze human remains.
Records of Receipt and Delivery
Monthly Report
Hydrolysis File Checklist
Individual Hydrolysis File Check-List
Use this form to ensure each hydrolysis file contains those items subject to examination by Board inspectors.
Crematory Authority Staff
Crematory Authority Meetings
Year
Date
Agenda
Minutes
2022
The NC Crematory Authority met remotely on December 29, 2022. Due to difficulties with the remote connection via Webex and other technology issues, the meeting was not completed. The meeting agenda consisted of a discussion centered on the administrative rules that govern cremations in North Carolina.
2021
The NC Crematory Authority meeting for 2021 was canceled due to the impact of COVID-19 and associated variants.