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City of Montgomery

ptaunton@montgomeryal.gov

Oakwood Cemetery, 829 Columbus Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Phillip Taunton: 334-354-6205

Pauper’s Burial Permit Application

No person shall be buried in a cemetery in the municipality of Montgomery, Alabama until a burial permit is obtained from the City Sexton's Office. 

Chapter 7-17 (c) of the City of Montgomery, Alabama Code of Ordinances
"Notice of burial shall be submitted with a burial permit form and an administrative fee in the amount of $125.00 payable to the city to cover the costs of maintaining accurate record of all deaths and burials which occur in the city."

  • Burial Permit forms for indigent persons that the Montgomery County Department of Human Resources approve for a “Pauper’s Burial” need to be completed, but there are NO charges for the Burial Permit.
  • Burial Permit forms for infants need to be completed, but there are NO charges for the Burial Permit for children less than one year old.

Information of Deceased

Name of Deceased

Date of Birth of Deceased

Date of Death

Sex and Race of Deceased

Place of Birth and Death of Deceased

Address of Deceased

Date of Burial

Date Picker

Information of Applicant

Name of Applicant

Address of Applicant

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