Which statement correctly identifies information 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 birth, 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: (D)

The key idea is that a burial permit is the legal authorization for disposition and must clearly identify who is being buried, when the death occurred, where the body will be laid to rest, and who is authorizing the disposition. The statement that lists the deceased’s name, the date of death, the place of burial, and the signature of the funeral director fits this purpose perfectly. The funeral director’s signature confirms that the funeral establishment is handling the disposition and has issued or validated the permit for burial.

Other signatures and details—such as the coroner or attending physician’s signatures, or including the date of birth—aren’t typically the ones required on a burial permit. Signs from the medical examiner or doctor belong more to the death certificate or investigation paperwork, not the burial permit itself, and the date of birth isn’t a standard required item for authorizing burial.