Private Burial Grounds and Disposition of Human Remains

Disposition of Human Remains

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Program Responsibilities

What we do at the Department of Public Health:

Review and approve building plans for public mausoleums and columbaria under Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) Section 19a-310. The main focus is to make sure the buildings have proper ventilation and drainage. A review fee of $1,250 is required by law. An application must be submitted.
Review and approve plans for crematories and alkaline hydrolysis facilities under CGS Section 19a-320. DPH also inspects the facility to make sure it was built according to the approved plans and that required records are correctly kept. A $1,250 review fee is required by law. An application must be submitted.
Review and approve applications for private burial grounds under CGS Section 19a-313. These are usually small family burial areas on large pieces of land. An application must be submitted.

Environmental Engineering Program E-Mail

To learn more about processes or requirements, as well as to submit an application, contact the Environmental Engineering Program at DPH.EnvironEng@ct.gov. Please expect a response within 1 to 3 business days.

Application Forms

Download and complete the application forms for private burial grounds, crematories, and/or public mausoleums or columbaria using the links below.

Alkaline Hydrolysis Application Form

Public Act 24-68 defined alkaline hydrolysis as a form of flameless cremation. The act allows a crematory to perform alkaline hydrolysis only if it is located on the grounds of a funeral home. This practice is subject to the same laws and requirements as standard cremation practices.

Alkaline Hydrolysis Application Form (PDF)

Crematory Application Form

Under CGS Section 19a-320, DPH reviews and approves plans for new crematories and/or new retort structures. Download and complete the required application using the link below.

New Crematory or Retort Application Form (PDF)

Private Burial Ground Application Form

At the Department of Public Health, we review and approve applications for private burial grounds under CGS Section 19a-313. These are usually small family burial areas on large pieces of land. An application must be submitted.

Private Burial Ground Application Form (PDF)

Public Mausoleum or Columbarium Application Form

Under CGS Section 19a-310, DPH reviews and approves public mausoleums and columbaria. The main focus is to make sure the buildings have proper ventilation and drainage. Download and complete the required application below.

Public Mausoleum or Columbarium Application Form (PDF)