La Grange, NC · Lenoir County

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Grave Opening and Closing Application

This application records details for a grave opening and closing at Fairview Cemetery in La Grange and is completed by the cemetery lot’s legal owner or heir.

What this form is

The Town of La Grange application records a request involving a grave opening and closing at Fairview Cemetery. It asks for the legal owner or heir’s contact information and signature, the grave location, details about the deceased and burial, the funeral home, and a nearest known relative. The form lists fees for full opening and closing, cremation opening and closing, and a grave location permit.

Who needs it

The legal owner or heir of a Fairview Cemetery lot should complete this application for a grave opening and closing.

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 just signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Grave Opening and Closing Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the owner or heir’s contact details, grave location, deceased and burial information, funeral home, and nearest known relative.

  3. 3

    Review The Listed Fees

    Check the fee options shown on the form for full opening and closing, cremation opening and closing, or a grave location permit.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the legal owner or heir sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the Grave Opening and Closing Application?
The form identifies the legal owner or heir of a cemetery lot in Fairview Cemetery and includes a place for that person’s signature.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for owner or heir contact information, grave location, deceased and burial details, funeral home, nearest known relative, and the owner or heir’s signature.
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 include a notary block.
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.

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.