Do I need a notary for the Grave Opening and Closing Application?

No. The application has a signature line for the legal owner or heir and does not require notarization.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the lot owner or heir’s contact details, grave location, information about the deceased, burial date and time, funeral home, and nearest known relative.

What charges are listed on the form?

The form lists charges for full grave opening and closing, cremation opening and closing, and a grave location permit.

La Grange, NC · Lenoir County

No notary required

Grave Opening and Closing Application

This application is for a legal owner or heir of a Fairview Cemetery lot to request grave opening and closing services in La Grange.

What this form is

The form requests grave opening and closing services at Fairview Cemetery and asks for the lot owner or heir’s contact information, grave location, deceased person’s details, burial date and time, funeral home, and nearest known relative. It lists charges for full opening and closing, cremation opening and closing, and a grave location permit. The form also includes spaces for payment and town approval.

Who needs it

A legal owner or heir of a Fairview Cemetery lot can complete the application to request grave opening and closing services.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the legal owner or heir signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Grave Opening and Closing Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the owner or heir’s details, grave location, deceased person’s information, and burial details.
3
Gather Any Attachments
The form does not list any required attachments.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Grave Opening and Closing Application?: No. The application has a signature line for the legal owner or heir and does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Grave Opening and Closing Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the lot owner or heir’s contact details, grave location, information about the deceased, burial date and time, funeral home, and nearest known relative.
What charges are listed on the form?: The form lists charges for full grave opening and closing, cremation opening and closing, and a grave location permit.

Need something notarized?

This Grave Opening and Closing Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another La Grange form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.