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Do you wish to reburial a deceased person or have them cremated after the fact? You will need a permit for this. You or the funeral director must apply for the permit with the Civil Affairs Department.
What does this product or service mean?
Perhaps you feel that your loved one was buried in the wrong place. In that case, you may prefer that he or she be moved to a different spot in the cemetery. Or you may want the deceased to be reinterred in a completely different cemetery. In that case, you must apply for a reburial permit.
Has the deceased already been buried, but do you now wish to have him or her cremated? In that case, you must also apply for a permit.
When can you apply for this?
The requirements for applying for a permit for reburial or cremation are:
- You are the owner of the grave.
- If the deceased did not die on Bonaire, you must submit a copy of the death certificate.
How do you apply for this?
The funeral director can apply for the permit on your behalf. You can also do it yourself.
Here’s how to apply for the permit yourself:
- Submit your application to the Civil Affairs Department.
Which laws and rules apply?
