When Someone Dies - Burial Permits

What is a burial permit and when do you need it?

Funeral services, including cremation, cannot be performed until a burial permit is issued.  Funeral Directors usually look after this requirement for the family.

If the death occurs in Ontario but the burial or other disposition is to take place outside of Ontario, the body cannot be removed until an Ontario burial permit is obtained.  A funeral director usually assists, or may make these arrangements.

If the death occurs outside of Ontario but the burial or other disposition is to take place in Ontario, a burial, transit or removal permit is required from the jurisdiction where the death occurred.