Cremation Permit Directions
1. Obtain a signature on the DC
PCP or Medical Examiner
2. Pay the Cremation Permit Fee: Follow the instructions listed below for your county.
3. Use EDRS for the Official Cremation Permit Request to Dr. Paul Wagner
Oceana County ONLY: Cremation Permit Request sent to Dr. Rudy Ochs
4. Send receipt of payment to the Medical Examiner's Office via fax (231 400 0806) or email (main@mmmeg.org)
Include the decedent's name, your email address and/or fax number.
This step is not necessary for Alpena County.
5. Medical Examiner signed DCs ONLY: Include a request for a Death Certificate via EDRS for the Medical Examiner to complete and sign via EDRS.
A cremation permit review will be conducted and requests fulfilled via EDRS. Our Policy is a 24-hour turnaround period. If you have an extenuating circumstance, email the Medical Examiner's Office (main@mmmeg.org).