Arkansas Cremation Authorization Q&A

Answer the questions to determine if you can proceed with cremation based on your company policy.

0. What is the full name of the deceased?

1. Have you obtained explicit consent from the majority of the deceased's next of kin?

Yes, we have documented consent from the majority of next of kin. No, we have not obtained majority consent from next of kin.

1a. Please identify the highest applicable kinship level and list all individuals at that level. Then, indicate who has provided consent.

Kinship Level:

Next of Kin List:

Explanation for Kinship Level (if not the highest applicable):

1b. Is the surviving spouse estranged from the deceased?

Yes, the spouse is estranged. No, the spouse is not estranged.

2. Has a notice of the death and intent to cremate been published in the local newspaper?

Yes, a notice has been published. No, a notice has not been published.

3. What was the publication date of the notice in the local newspaper?

Cremation Authorization Report