DD Form 2062 at a glance
What it is: DD Form 2062 is the Record of Preparation and Disposition of Remains (Outside CONUS).
Who signs: The preparing embalmer signs Box 21 b. Signature, the mortuary officer (or other responsible person) signs Box 34 b. Signature, the port contract funeral director signs the Signature line, and the installation or department representative signs Box 41 f. Signature.
A filled-in DD Form 2062 example: an embalmer records one case
How to fill out DD Form 2062, box by box
Report number, thru, to and from
Enter the REPORT NUMBER and the Reports Control Symbol.
Enter the Recipient(s) & Address Authorized Distribution in Box 1 THRU and in Box 2 TO. Box 3 is FROM.
Decedent data
Under DECEDENT DATA, enter the Last Name, First, MI in Box 4 REMAINS OF, the GRADE/RANK in Box 5 and the SSN in Box 6.
In Box 7 BRANCH OF SERVICE, mark ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE or MARINE CORPS, or OTHER (Specify).
Enter the CAUSE OF DEATH in Box 8, the PLACE OF DEATH in Box 9 and the DATE OF DEATH (YYMMDD) in Box 10.
For Box 11 MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION, complete and attach appropriate documentation.
Mortuary data
Under MORTUARY DATA, enter a DATE (YYMMDD) and HOUR in Box 12 REMAINS RECEIVED AT MORTUARY, in Box 13 EMBALMING STARTED and in Box 14 EMBALMING COMPLETED.
In Box 15, EXPLAIN ANY DELAY IN RECOVERY, AUTOPSY, PREPARATION, INSPECTION OR SHIPMENT OF REMAINS.
Type of case
Box 16 Type of Case lists Not Autopsied, Autopsied, Mutilated, Non-viewable, Viewing Questionable, Other (Specify) and Viewable.
Embalming treatment and results
In 17a Arteries Injected, mark Carotid, Subclavian, Axillary, Brachial, Iliac, Femoral, Radial or Ulnar, R or L.
In b. VEINS DRAINED, mark JUGULAR, AXILLARY, ILIAC or FEMORAL, R or L.
In c. FLUID DILUTIONS, enter the Index of concentrated arterial fluid and the Index of concentrated cavity fluid; for Preinjection fluid and the 1st Injection, 2nd Injection, 3rd Injection and 4th Injection, enter oz. and gal.
For d. HARDENING COMPOUND USED, enter the (lbs).
For e. DRAINAGE, mark CONTINUOUS, INTERMITTENT or RESTRICTED.
In f. Total concentrated fluid used (oz.), enter Arterial, Cavity, Preinjection, Humectant and Other.
Box 18 is AREAS HYPODERMICALLY EMBALMED.
Box 19 is Parts Receiving Poor Circulation and How Treated.
In Box 20 RESTORATION TREATMENT, describe and state reason if features not restored.
Typed name of preparing embalmer
In Box 21, enter the Typed Name of Preparing Embalmer, the License Number and the State, and sign the Signature line.
Shipment data
Under Shipment Data, Box 22 Shipping Procedures Completed is YES or NO (Explain), with Uniform Furnished, Civilian Clothing, Incomplete Uniform/Clothing or No Uniform/Clothing Furnished.
For Box 23 METHOD OF SHIPMENT, mark AIR, WATER or OVERLAND. Enter the TYPE OF CASKET USED (When applicable) in Box 24, the TRANSFER CASE NUMBER in Box 25 and the SEAL NUMBER (When applicable) in Box 26.
Enter the DATE SHIPPED FROM PREPARING MORTUARY in Box 27.
Enter the PORT OF ENTRY OR PLACE OF FINAL DESTINATION (If other than U.S. Port of Entry) in Box 28.
Enter the DATE OF DEPARTURE FROM OR RELEASE IN COMMAND in Box 29.
In Box 30, CHECK ONE IF RELEASED IN COMMAND (Remains will be fully dressed and cosmetized): PRIVATE COMMERCIAL SHIPMENT or LOCAL INTERMENT (Indicate City, Town and Country in Item 28).
Reimbursement data
Under REIMBURSEMENT DATA, enter the TOTAL AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT in Box 31, the NAME OF SPONSOR in Box 32 and the DATE REIMBURSEMENT EFFECTED (Or action taken to obtain reimbursement) in Box 33.
Typed name of mortuary officer
In Box 34, enter the Typed Name of Mortuary Officer (Or other responsible person) and sign the Signature line.
Port of entry
Enter the PORT OF ENTRY in Box 35 and the DATE RECEIVED AT PORT OF ENTRY (YYMMDD) in Box 36.
In Box 37 REMARKS OF PROCESSING EMBALMER AT POE, cite deficiencies, recommendations for corrective action, and/or favorable comments as condition of remains.
Casket
For the CASKET, mark a. STANDARD or b. OVERSIZE, and enter c. NAME OF MANUFACTURER.
Contractor's certification
Contractor's Certification (As applicable): "I certify that the supplies and services furnished meet the terms and specifications of the contract; and the remains and supplies should be in a satisfactory condition at final destination."
Enter the Typed Name of Port Contract Funeral Director, the License No. and the State, and sign the Signature line.
In Box 40, check appropriate blocks. If blocks checked indicate an irregularity, give reasons for such in Block 37. Mark YES, NO or N/A.
Inspection after reprocessing
In Box 41, mark "I certify that the remains were inspected after reprocessing" (a.) and "after remains were clothed and placed in the casket" (b.); then enter c. Typed Name, d. Grade, e. Installation or Department Representative and g. Date (YYMMDD), and sign f. Signature.
Shipped to consignee and remarks
Enter the DATE SHIPPED TO CONSIGNEE (YYMMDD) in Box 42 and the REMARKS (Indicate item reference number, when applicable) in Box 43.
Common questions about DD Form 2062
What is form 2062?
DD Form 2062 is the Record of Preparation and Disposition of Remains (Outside CONUS). DD Form 2062, APR 84: the Edition of APR 77 is obsolete.
Sources
[1] DD Form 2062 (APR 84), Record of Preparation and Disposition of Remains (Outside CONUS), U.S. Department of Defense (the Official source link on this page).