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I/We identify the human remains as that of: ____________________________________________________________________________________________(the Deceased). ? I/We have the full legal right and authority, without joinder of any person, to control and authorize the disposition of the human remains of the Deceased.
How long after you die are you cremated? In most cases, you will have to wait somewhere between 24 and 72 hours after death before a body can be cremated.
A Cremation Authorization Form is an essential form that allows your loved one to be cremated. You can obtain the form through your funeral home, and it then must be signed by the legal next of kin. In many cases, that means that a surviving spouse has to sign it.
To authorize a cremation, the State of California requires that the majority (51%) of the closest next of kin sign these pages.
Why do you have to wait 3 days to cremate a body? In the United States, the law requires that a body must be held for three days before it can be cremated. This waiting period gives family and friends time to plan a funeral or memorial service.