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Disposition of Remains - Illinois
Illinois · Fillable PDF · Free
This is Illinois’s statutory form for choosing who will make decisions about your funeral, burial, or cremation after your death, and for giving any special directions. This is Illinois’s statutory form for choosing who will make decisions about your funeral, burial, or cremation after your death, and for giving any special directions.
Illinois residents and families reviewing disposition of remains instructions.
What you'll need
Read the original packet’s instructions and complete only the fields that apply.
Bring acceptable identification and follow the packet’s signature and witness instructions.
How to complete it
Name your agent (Page 1) Enter your name and the person you want to control your funeral, burial, or cremation. You may add special directions and choose who, if anyone, may cancel a cremation.
Name successors (Page 2) Name up to two successor agents in case your first agent cannot act.
Sign in front of a notary (Page 3) Illinois law requires your signature to be notarized for this appointment to be legally sufficient. Do not sign ahead of time. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
Agents sign to accept Your agent’s authority does not start until the agent signs the acceptance. Agents may sign at any time, including at the same appointment.
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These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.