Burial Permits have been required in Washington since 1907. This is the site for the Revised Code of Washington, which details the requirement. http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=70.58.230&fuseaction=section RCW 70.58.230 Permits for burial, removal, etc., required -- Removal to another district without permit, notice to registrar, fee. Gloria Lester >>^. .^<<