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The document is a Cremation Identification Form from the Alabama Board of Funeral Service, designed to accompany remains during transportation. It includes sections for identifying the deceased, details about the place and time of death, funeral establishment information, signatures from individuals involved in the cremation process, and certification by the cremationist. The form ensures proper identification and tracking of remains throughout the cremation process.

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Has anyone ever woken up before cremation?

During this time, the body is kept in a refrigeration unit between 36 and 39 degrees to slow decomposition. If the deceased or bereaved chose direct cremation, the body will stay refrigerated till the cremation. If they chose a public viewing, the body will be placed in a prep room for embalming.

What is the authorization form for cremation?

It is legal documentation approving the act of cremation that must be signed by a legally authorized individual. The cremation authorization form serves a dual purpose: It allows families to detail exactly what they want and who is responsible when it comes to their loved ones cremation.

Who is the authorizing agent for cremation?

The one who can sign it would be a spouse, the husband or wife. The other folks that would need to sign if there is no spouse available to sign would be the children, the next of kin. It goes down in the lineage as far as who would be the next person of authority to be able to authorize the cremation.

What does God say about cremation?

An Indian man declared dead by doctors at a public hospital woke up on a funeral pyre moments before cremation. Rohitash Kumar, a 25-year-old with speaking and hearing difficulties, developed a fever on Thursday afternoon.

How soon can a body be cremated after death?

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.

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Why do you have to wait 3 days before cremation?

The reason for the wait is that they have to be SURE that the deceased is ACTUALLY DECEASED as the cremation process cannot be reversed, once the procedure starts.

Who can authorize cremation in Alabama?

The Authorization for Cremation, this form must be signed by the next of kin(s) in the following order: Spouse. Absent a spouse the surviving children must sign. Absent surviving children, the parents must sign. Absent surviving parents, siblings must sign.