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Cremation Requirements for Fetal Deaths
—–Under 20 weeks gestation, we need:
Cremation authorization form
Medical Document stating gestational age*
—–At 20 weeks gestation (or 350 grams) and over -including stillborns, we need:
Cremation authorization form
Medical Document stating gestational age*
Permit
Medical Examiner Authorization

*The Medical Document provided from the hospital or obstetrical department should include: the date and time of procedure/termination, the mother’s name, location of the procedure, length of gestation, and weight of fetus.

Cremation Requirements for Fetal Abortions/Terminations
—–Under 20 weeks gestation, we need:
Cremation authorization form
Medical Document stating gestational age & that it was a termination*
—–At 20 weeks gestation (or 350 grams) and over, we need:
Cremation authorization form
Medical Document stating gestational age & that it was a termination*
Medical Examiner Authorization
(no permit needed)

*The Medical Document provided from the hospital or obstetrical department should include: the date and time of procedure/termination, the mother’s name, location of the procedure, length of gestation, and weight of fetus.

Decedents from Connecticut require the following CT forms:
Burial Transit Removal Permit (VS-9)
Cremation Permit (VS-48)
Cremation Certificate (Medical Examiner) (VS-47)