How is the identity of a deceased person assured in an interment authorization?

The identity of a deceased person in an interment authorization is assured by a signed warranty of truthfulness. This legal document requires the individual signing it to affirm that the information provided regarding the deceased is accurate and truthful. By signing this warranty, the person takes responsibility for the accuracy of the identity details, which helps to prevent any potential misinformation or unauthorized burials.

While other options, such as birth certificates or photographic identification, may provide information about a person's identity, they are not typically utilized specifically in the context of an interment authorization within Washington state regulations. Family testimony is also subjective and may not carry the same legal weight as a signed document. Therefore, the signed warranty of truthfulness remains the standard for assuring a deceased person's identity in the process of interment authorization.