What must an out-of-state director do to bury a body in Connecticut?

To bury a body in Connecticut, an out-of-state director must apply for a burial permit in the town where the deceased will be buried. This requirement is established by Connecticut law, which mandates that a burial permit is necessary for any interment within the state’s jurisdiction.

The process ensures that local authorities are aware of the burial, that proper records are maintained, and that the necessary health regulations are followed. The permit serves as an official document authorizing the burial and usually requires information about the deceased, the place of burial, and the funeral establishment handling the arrangements.

While the out-of-state director might benefit from guidance from local funeral homes, it is the acquisition of the burial permit that is the primary legal requirement for proceeding with the burial in Connecticut. Bringing a burial permit from their own state may be useful in certain contexts, but it does not replace the necessity of acquiring a local permit. Discontinuing the burial process is not an appropriate action since the director is seeking to fulfill the legal requirements for burial.