The Kentucky Petition by Crematory to Authorize Cremation of Decedent and Order is a form used to initiate the cremation process in the state of Kentucky. This document is filed with the court or health department and provides authorization for the crematory to cremate the decedent. It is typically used in situations where the decedent did not have a will or prearranged cremation plan. The Kentucky Petition by Crematory to Authorize Cremation of Decedent and Order includes basic information such as the decedent's name, date of death, county of residence, and funeral home or crematory name. It also includes information about the decedent's next of kin, as well as any relevant medical or biological information. The document is signed by the funeral director or authorized representative of the crematory, and is typically filed with the court or health department. There are two types of Kentucky Petition by Crematory to Authorize Cremation of Decedent and Order: the short form and the long form. The short form is used when the decedent did not have a will or prearranged cremation plan. The long form is used when the decedent did have a will or prearranged cremation plan. The Kentucky Petition by Crematory to Authorize Cremation of Decedent and Order is an important document in the cremation process, and is required to be filed with the court or health department before the cremation can take place.