Funeral Home Resources

Forms

• Release of Remains Form
• Autopsy Waiver Form
• Autopsy and Toxicology Results Request Form
• Release of Rights to Another Person Form
• Release of Rights to the County Form

Cremation Authorization Request

The Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner (ACOME) is responsible for authorizing all cremations request for decedents of Allegheny County. ACOME will determine if authorization is granted upon review of the formal request and a valid and complete PA State Death Certificate. There are two methods to request a cremation authorization.

Fax

Fax the funeral home letter head indicating the name of the funeral home, phone and fax numbers of the funeral home and the valid and complete death certificate to 412-350-4899. Upon completion of the authorization, a signed authorization form will be faxed back to the designated Funeral Home fax number.

Online

Utilizing the button link below, complete the data entry cremation authorization request fields. All fields are required. It is also required to upload a valid and complete death certificate. At the bottom of the request form there is an option to select return of the cremation authorization via email or fax. The email will only be sent to a valid funeral home email address. If you are unsure if your funeral home email address is on file with ACOME, please call 412-350-4800 and ask to speak with a supervisor. The Online Cremation Authorization Request Guide(PDF, 168KB) provides illustrated instructions.

Online Cremation Request

Please be patient and understanding as we process the high volume of cremation authorization requests. The members of ACOME will respond as quickly as possible to your request.

Pay Your Cremation Bill Online

You can now pay your cremation bill online. Have your Customer ID (located at the top left of your invoice) available and use the link below to access the IntelliPay Payment System.

Pay Your Bill