HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication to DisinterAPPLICATION TO DISINTER
I hereby request authorization for the disinterment of:
Name Date of Death
Place of Death
(city) (county) (state)
Cemetery
(name) (city) (county) (state)
To be removed by ( ) public or ( ) private means to
(cemetery)
Located in (city) (county) (state)
Reason for Disinterment
Will coffin be opened? ( )Yes ( ) No
I hereby certify that I am the person having the highest authority under the provisions of section 54-1142, Idaho Code, or that
I have the authority to apply for a permit for legal purposes under the provisions of section 39-269, Idaho Code, and the
information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
SIGNATURE /
(authorized person) (legal or family relationship to deceased or title)
Address
(street or route number) (city) (state) (zip)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ,
(month) (year)
Notary Public
(notary seal) Residing at
My commission expires
If the remains are to be shipped out of this state and a contagious or infectious disease was present, has permission been
obtained from the state health officer of the receiving state? ( ) Yes ( ) No
SIGNATURE /
(licensed mortician) (please type or print name and license number)
Name and address of firm
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ,
(month) (year)
Notary Public
(notary seal) Residing at
My commission expires
***NOTE*** If death occurred in any location other than Idaho, you must submit a certified copy of the death certificate
with this application.
Both the signature of the authorized person and the licensed mortician are required and must be notarized.
SEND TO: VITAL STATISTICS
P.O. BOX 83720
BOISE, ID 83720-0036
03-07
IDAHO CODE
39-269. Disinterment – Rules
(1) No body or stillborn fetus shall be disinterred within the state of Idaho except upon a permit granted by the state registrar
of vital statistics. The forms of disinterment permits shall be prepared by the state registrar.
(2) Disinterment and removal must be done under the personal supervision of a licensed mortician, and only upon verified
application of the person or persons having the highest authority under the provisions of section 54-1142, Idaho Code.
Only such persons as are actually necessary shall be present. The person having the highest authority under the
provisions of section 54-1142, Idaho Code, may choose to be present or may choose the designee to attend in the
person’s place. The coffin shall not be opened either at place of disinterment or place of destination, except by special
permit issued by the state registrar.
(3) In the case of disinterment of bodies dead by reason of contagious and infectious diseases, as shown by the certificate
of death given by the certifying physician or coroner, the sexton and all other persons engaged in such removal or being
present shall immediately thereafter change and disinfect their clothing and properly disinfect their hands, head and face,
provided, that such disinterment may also be governed by rules promulgated by the state board of health and welfare
and a synopsis of the same shall be printed on the back of every permit. In case of any contagious and infectious disease
where remains are to be shipped to points in other states, permission must first be obtained from the state health officer
of such state.
(4) The state registrar may also issue a special disinterment permit for legal purposes. This permit for legal purposes shall
be granted only upon application of a prosecuting attorney, the attorney general of this state, or the coroner of the county
in which the body is interred, stating therein such facts which make it evident to the state registrar that the ends of justice
require that disinterment be permitted. Such special disinterment for legal purposes shall be governed by rules
promulgated by the state board of health and welfare and a synopsis of the same shall be printed on the back of every
such special disinterment permit for legal purposes.
(5) Bodies in a receiving vault when prepared by a licensed mortician shall not be regarded as disinterred bodies until after
the expiration of thirty (30) days.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE RULES
16.02.08.851 Authorization for Disinterment and Reinterment
01. Disinterment and Reinterment of a Dead Body or Fetus.
Upon receipt of a notarized application, or an order of a court of record of this state, the State Registrar will issue a permit for the
disinterment and reinterment of a dead body or fetus. The permit will be issued only to the mortician who is identified on the application
or order as the mortician in charge of the disinterment. The application for the permit must be signed by the applicant and the mortician
in charge of the disinterment. The applicant for the permit must be either: (3-15-22)
a. The person or persons who have the highest authority under the provisions of Section 54-1142, Idaho Code; or (3-15-22)
b. A person authorized by Section 39-269, Idaho Code, to request a special disinterment for legal purposes, in which case
the application must state facts showing that the ends of justice require disinterment. (3-15-22)
02. Mass Disinterment and Reinterment.
Upon receipt of a notarized application, or an order of a court of record of this state, the State Registrar may issue a single permit for
the disinterment and reinterment of all remains included in a mass disinterment. The permit will be issued only to the mortician who is
identified on the application or order as the mortician in charge of the disinterment. The application or order for the permit must identify
the remains of each body to the extent possible and specify the place of disinterment and reinterment. The application for the permit
must be signed by the applicant and the mortician in charge of the disinterment. The applicant for the permit must be either: (3-15-22)
a. The person or persons who have the highest authority under the provisions of Section 54-1142, Idaho Code, for each of the
deceased; or (3-15-22)
b. A person authorized by Section 39-269, Idaho Code, to request a special disinterment for legal purposes, in which case the
application must state facts showing that the ends of justice require disinterment. (3-15-22)
03. Nature of Permit.
The authorization issued in accordance with the statutes and rules governing disinterment is permission for disinterment,
transportation and reinterment. (3-15-22)