2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §36-327  Disinterment‑reinterment permit

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, a disinterment-reinterment permit is required before a person disinters human remains. The state registrar shall provide a permit to disinter human remains either by a court order issued in this state or by the written consent of the decedent's family member who has the highest priority. The priority is as follows:

1. Spouse of the decedent at the time of death.

2. All adult offspring.

3. Parents.

4. All adult siblings.

5. Any other family member of legal age.

B. A disinterment-reinterment permit is not required if disinterment and reinterment occurs in the same cemetery for ordinary relocation or for reasons of internal management of the cemetery.