Who takes care of funeral arrangements?
The legal personal representative, whether this be an executor appointed under a Will or an administrator of an estate (or the person entitled to be appointed administrator), is responsible for making the necessary funeral arrangements for the deceased.
Who attends a funeral?
The deceased is a close friend or family member. If you are close to the deceased then, by all means, attend the funeral.
Who has the right to a deceased body?
Although the right to a decent burial has long been recognized at common law, no universal rule exists as to whom the right of burial is granted. The right to possession of a dead human body for the purpose of burial is, under ordinary circumstances, in the spouse or other relatives of the deceased.
Are next of kin responsible for funeral costs?
Next of Kin who are unable or unwilling to meet funeral costs. If they are unable to afford this, the hospital could pay for the funeral. If the next of kin can afford to pay for the funeral, they must do so. If they remain unwilling, the matter should be referred to the local authority.
What if I don’t want to pay for a funeral?
If you can’t afford the funeral or for some reason don’t want to take ownership of the body for cremation or burial, you can sign a release form. Remember after you sign this your decision is final, the county and/or state will come up with the funds to either bury or cremate the body.
What happens if no funeral?
A direct cremation involves a company moving the body from a hospital, hospice or home to the crematorium. As with a conventional funeral, the coffin travels along the aisle of the chapel to the cremator, but no ceremony takes place. However, families and friends can come to watch the coffin’s procession.
What happens if your family can’t afford to bury you?
If you simply can’t come up with the money to pay for cremation or burial costs, you can sign a release form with your county coroner’s office that says you can’t afford to bury the family member. If you sign the release, the county and state will pitch in to either bury or cremate the body.