In Tennessee, a death certificate must be filed with the office of vital records within five days of the death and before final disposition of the body.

In Colorado, there is a mandatory 24-hour waiting period after death before the cremation can be performed. However, it usually takes a couple of days anyway to finalize the paperwork and obtain a permit to cremate. There is no legal requirement for embalming before cremation, and you do not need a casket.

Illinois has a mandatory legal waiting period of 24 hours before the actual cremation can occur. No casket is legally required for cremation, but a rigid combustible container must be used.

The next-of-kin is normally considered the person responsible for authorizing a cremation. In some states, this is referred to as the “authorizing agent”. For a cremation to go ahead an authorization form or declaration for disposition of cremated remains must be signed by the next-of-kin.

I/We hereby authorize the Crematory to dispose of any such residual particles in any lawful manner it deems appropriate. I/WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE REMAINS THE DECEASED DO___ DO NOT ___CONTAIN ANY TYPE OF IMPLANTED MECHANICAL, NONMECHANICAL OR RADIOACTIVE DEVICES.

ing to the provisions in state law, cremated remains can be kept at home, buried in a cemetery or memorial garden, mausoleum, or niche. Remains can also be buried or scattered on private land (with the permission of the landowner).

A crematory must be operated under the supervision of Designated Licensed Crematory Manager. To be licensed as a crematory, a business must submit: A complete application with the required filing fee. A corporate resolution delegating authority to submit the application, if applicant is a corporation.