Who receives copies of the disinterment permit?

The funeral director receiving copies of the disinterment permit is a critical part of the process because the funeral director is responsible for overseeing the proper protocols during disinterment. This includes ensuring that all legal requirements and regulations are met. The funeral director needs the disinterment permit to facilitate the legal extraction of remains, manage the logistics involved, and ensure that the process is conducted with respect and according to the law.

This responsibility also includes communicating with various parties involved, such as family members and health departments, while ensuring that the actions taken are compliant with state laws. The permit serves as legal documentation that allows the family to proceed with the necessary arrangements without facing legal ramifications.

In this context, the other options do not typically receive the permit copies because they are not directly involved in managing the disinterment process. While in some cases the family may have knowledge of the permit, it's the funeral director who actively holds and utilizes the permit for the task at hand.