Winterville, NC · Pitt County
Request for Grave Opening/Closing Form
Funeral directors, lot owners, or other requestors use this form to arrange a grave opening or closing at a Winterville cemetery.
What this form is
This form requests grave opening and closing services and records the deceased’s name, lot owner, cemetery location, plot type, and requested dates and times. It also asks for the requestor’s signature and contact details for the funeral representative or family member meeting Public Works. The form lists service charges and payment fields for the Finance Department.
Who needs it
A funeral director, lot owner, or other requestor arranging grave opening or closing services at a Winterville cemetery should complete this form.
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 requestor just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Request for Grave Opening/Closing Form.
- 2
Complete The Request
Enter the deceased’s and lot owner’s details, grave location, plot type, requested service dates and times, and contact information.
- 3
Review Payment Details
Check the listed service charges and complete the Finance Department payment fields as applicable.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the grave opening and closing form request?
- It requests the deceased’s name, lot owner, deed mailing address, cemetery and grave location, plot type, service dates and times, requestor signature, and meeting contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Grave Opening/Closing Form?
- No. The form has a requestor signature line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Request for Grave Opening/Closing Form?
- The form does not specify where to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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