Which item is included on a burial permit?

• A. The name of the deceased, date of birth, place of burial, and the signature of the coroner.
• B. The name of the deceased, date of death, the attending physician's signature, and the place of burial.
• C. The name of the deceased, date of death, place of burial, and the signature of the funeral director.
• D. The name of the deceased, date of death, place of burial, and the signature of the funeral director.

Answer: (C)

The key thing a burial permit records is who authorizes the final disposition. It includes the name of the deceased, date of death, place of burial, and the signature of the funeral director. The funeral director signs to certify that the disposition is being carried out under proper procedures and that the permit is complete for the body to be moved to the cemetery or crematory.

Signatures from a coroner or attending physician appear on related documents (like the death certificate or investigative reports) but are not the standard signature on the burial permit itself.