Cremation Authorization Next of Kin

Select Your Relationship to the Deceased:*

Note: Designated Power of Attorney takes precedence over Next of Kin relationships if it includes specific verbiage regarding disposition.

Are there other living people of the same relation?*

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If you have not already, please forward this link to ALL members of the family of this highest relation.

Per Illinois State regulations, all persons with the closest relation to the deceased must sign this form.

NOTE: Illinois state law does not recognize common law relationships as next of kin eligible to authorize cremation arrangements.

Please locate the closest relative to sign this form to legally satisfy cremation authorization.

A fully signed copy of the Power of Attorney with specific verbiage regarding disposition must be sent to Cremation Enterprises in order to complete the cremation.