What is a "burial permit" and where do I get one?

What is a "burial permit" and where do I get one?

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A burial permit, better known as a disposition permit, is required by law for either the interment or cremation of any human remains anywhere in this country. You can get a burial permit from the local registrar's office of births and deaths, and that's where you would file to get the actual burial permit. This needs to be done prior to the actual interment.