What document must accompany human remains on a common carrier?

• A. Death certificate
• B. Funeral bill
• C. Burial-transit permit
• D. Disinterment order

Answer: (C)

When transporting human remains on a common carrier, a burial-transit permit must accompany them. This permit provides legal authorization for the move and final disposition, showing the body has been released for transport and disposal. It helps carriers verify the remains are being moved in compliance with laws and health regulations, and it typically contains essential details like the decedent’s identity and disposition plan.

The death certificate is a vital records document related to the death itself, but it is not the transport permit. A funeral bill is simply a record of charges, not a required transport document. A disinterment order is used only when exhumation or relocation of already buried remains is ordered.