Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Request for Disinterment
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This notice explains how the National Cemetery Administration wants to collect information for disinterment requests from national cemeteries. It impacts families wanting to move remains by requiring them to fill out a form or get a court order. The process aims to ensure all close family members agree before proceeding.
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Key Changes
- Requires form VA 40-4970 for disinterment requests
- Allows a court order instead of form
- Ensures all immediate family consent
Obligations
What this law requires
Families requesting disinterment must complete VA Form 40-4970 to initiate the removal of remains from a national cemetery.
All immediate family members of the decedent must provide written consent before disinterment is granted.
In lieu of VA Form 40-4970, families may submit a court order from a local jurisdiction to request disinterment.
Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection must be submitted by May 18, 2026.