Excerpt from and in accordance with:
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Alabama
Superintendent’s Compendium Of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority
Section 2.62 (b) Memorialization

…the summary of park specific rules implemented under the discretionary authority of the park Superintendent. It serves as public notice with an opportunity for public comments, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on those public use and resource protection regulations that pertain to the specific administration of the park.

Inquires regarding National Park Service regulations, discretionary actions,requests for permits and other comments may be directed to the Chief Ranger, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, 11288 Horseshoe Bend Road; Daviston, Alabama 36256

Phone: (256) 234 – 7111

The scattering of cremated human remains is prohibited except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit. The following restrictions or conditions are to be complied with:

• The remains to be scattered must have been processed by pulverization after cremation.The scattering of remains by persons on the ground is to be performed at least 100 yards from any trail, road, overlook, or facility.
• The scattering of remains from the air is to be performed at a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet above ground level. Remains cannot be scattered over developedareas or park facilities.
• No markers or memorials are permitted.
• Containers shall be removed from the area.
• Except for authorization to disperse human remains by scattering, nothing in this permit shall be construed as authorizing an entry or activity otherwise prohibited or restricted by law or regulation.

A permit must be obtained from the Superintendent prior to dispersal of anyremains. Other conditions may apply.

Alabama’s morality rate is 2% higher than the United States national average with approx 47,000/year; of which 500-600 are infant deaths.

Jefferson County, which is home to the laregst city Birmingham, has the higher morality count at 7,156 (year 2005). Birmingham is served by 13 funeral homes within the city limits and within Jefferson Couty there are approximately 28.

The Alabama Funeral Directors Association is located in Montgomery. The AFDA may be contacted about any issues you have about funeral services or homes in the state of Alabama.