The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that the City of Lowell issue a burial permit to transport or bury any resident or non-resident that has passed away within the city limits. Typically, permits are generated in conjunction with area funeral homes.

The fee for a burial permit is $20, payable by check or money order to the City of Lowell. 

All payments for Burial Permits should be sent to:
Lowell Health Department
c/o Recreation Department
Attn: Kristin McMahon
375 Merrimack Street, Room 7
Lowell, MA 01852

For more information on burial permits, veteran burial permits, fetal death permits, and reinterment or disinterment permits please contact Kristin McMahon directly at 978-674-1754.