Holder of Right of Interment

The Holder of Right of Interment (HoRoI) is the person(s) who has the legal authority to make decisions about a grave, crypt, or memorial site.

They can:

• Approve burials or placement of ashes
• Authorise memorials like plaques or headstones

If there are multiple Holders, all must agree in writing before changes can be made.

A Right of Interment is permission to use a grave, crypt, or cremation memorial for burial or ashes.

You’re not buying land - you’re buying the right to use the space for interment. This right is recognised under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 (Vic).External site

You may need to update the Holder of Right of Interment if:

• You want to add a memorial (such as a plaque or headstone) or place ashes
• You need to make other changes to the site
• Make other changes to the interment location, but the current Holder of Right has passed away, cannot be contacted, or is unable to give instructions

Which situation applies to you?

Option 1: I am the current Holder of Right of Interment

Use this form if you are the Holder of Right of Interment (HoRoI) and would like to transfer or change the person recorded as responsible for a grave, crypt or cremation memorial.

Option 2: The Holder has passed away or is incapacitated

Use this form if the Holder of Right of Interment has passed away or can no longer manage their affairs.

Supporting documents

You may be asked to provide supporting documents, such as:

• Certified Will
• Letters of Administration
• Death Certificate
• Statutory Declaration

Our team will guide you through what documents may be needed to support your application.