Disinterment

A person requesting the Court to issue an Order for the disinterment of the remains of a decedent must do so in the Probate Court of the county in which the decedent is buried.

Please review the checklist below to determine the necessary forms for a disinterment. After reviewing the checklist, if you are not certain which forms are applicable, or need help filling out the forms, please contact an attorney for assistance. The Deputy Clerks in Probate Court are prohibited by law from giving legal advice, which includes advising you on what forms to use and how to fill out the forms.