The Kentucky Petition to Prevent Cremation of Decedent is a legal document used to prevent the cremation of a decedent’s remains in the state of Kentucky. This document is usually filed by a family member or close friend of the decedent who wishes to ensure that the decedent’s body is not cremated without their consent. The Petition must be filed with the court in the county in which the decedent resided prior to their death. Once the Petition is filed, the court will issue an order that will prevent the cremation of the decedent’s remains until the Petition has been heard and the court has ruled on the matter. There are two types of Kentucky Petition to Prevent Cremation of Decedent: the Petition for Temporary Injunction and the Petition for Permanent Injunction. The Petition for Temporary Injunction is usually used when a decedent’s remains are about to be cremated and a family member wishes to prevent the cremation from taking place until the court has heard and ruled on the matter. The Petition for Permanent Injunction is used when a family member or close friend wishes to permanently prevent the cremation of the decedent’s remains.