A Nevada Cremation Petition is a legal document that allows an individual to be cremated after death. This document states the wishes of the deceased regarding their cremation and is signed by a qualified and authorized individual such as a Notary Public. The petition can be used to authorize a cremation without a formal funeral service or viewing. It is important to understand that a Nevada Cremation Petition must be filed with the County Clerk's office where the death occurred. There are three types of Nevada Cremation Petitions. These are: 1. The Pre-seed Cremation Petition: This is a petition that is completed and filed prior to the individual's death. It is often used in cases where a person wishes to plan their own funeral. 2. The Immediate Cremation Petition: This is a petition that is completed and filed after the individual's death. It is often used in cases where a family wishes for the deceased to be cremated quickly. 3. The Disposition After Death Petition: This is a petition that is completed and filed after the individual's death. It is often used in cases where a family wishes for the deceased to be cremated but does not wish for the body to be viewed or embalmed.