To claim the remains, families will need to provide the following information:

A certified copy of the deceased patient's death certificate, which is available from the Department of Human Services; order information is available by calling 971-673-1190 in Portland. Death certificates will be returned to the family. For information about ordering a death certificate, go to www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/chs/order/faqs.shtml
A signed "Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Information" form, which the hospital needs to release the ashes, records or both. The form is available on the Department of Human Services website. Search for form 2099.
A letter providing enough information to confirm that the person making the request is related to the deceased individual.
Once all the required documentation is received, Medical Record Services will review and process the request. If the request is approved you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to claim the cremains. Please keep in mind this process can take up to 30 days.