This form seeks the re-internment of decedent's remains on the grounds that the cemetery breached its contract with Petitioner for the perpetual care of Decedent's grave by allowing the grave to become overgrown with weeds and otherwise abused and neglected. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
South Carolina Petition To Remove and Reinter Remains - Burial
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This process is called exhumation. Exhumation means the removal from the ground of a body or cremated remains. It also covers the disturbance of remains within a grave, particularly when a grave is reopened for burial.
Together, these costs tend to range between $5,000 and $15,000. If you are planning to exhume a body or remains, you'll have to pay for the funeral costs out of pocket and navigate the red tape involved.
There are no state laws in South Carolina prohibiting home burial, but local governments may have rules governing private burials. Before burying a body on private property or establishing a family cemetery, you should check with the county or town clerk for any zoning laws you must follow.
The deceased's body is disinterred, many times still in the casket and is usually taken the crematorium straight from the cemetery. It happens and is not uncommon. Do you want to be cremated or buried when you die?
Together, these costs tend to range between $5,000 and $15,000. If you are planning to exhume a body or remains, you'll have to pay for the funeral costs out of pocket and navigate the red tape involved.
No. The coffin and the body inside are cremated together. There are occasions where the deceased or the family of the deceased has opted for using a cardboard coffin in which their loved one will be cremated.
Depending on the situation and the laws of your state, it may be possible to exhume a body under certain circumstances and have it cremated. Cremation is recommended if the purpose for exhuming the body is to transport the remains.
Reasons to Exhume Reinterment of the remains to a family plot in the same or different cemetery. Relocation of the remains of a war veteran from a common grave to an interdenominational plot dedicated as an honored place for Veterans. Family may request that the remains be cremated.
