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Who has the right to make the final decision when a common-law spouse dies regarding traditional burial or cremation the common law spouse or the deceased family members?
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Who has the right for a deceased body?
Typically, the next of kin or appointed legal representative has the right to make decisions regarding the deceased body, such as burial or cremation. If there is no next of kin, local laws and regulations may determine who has the authority to make decisions.
What is it called when someone turns a dead body into ashes?
its called being cremated. or cremation.
What is it called where a person is buried?
It is called cremation. It is less expensive than a traditional funeral, and a casket is not required for burial. Ashes from the cremation are put into a urn, and from there the ashes are disposed of according to the wishes of the family of the deceased.
Did England bury their dead?
Yes, over the centuries, England has had varying burial practices for the deceased. In modern times, cremation has become more common than traditional burial, but both methods are still widely practiced in England.
Who legally owns ashes after cremation family or spouse?
there is no relevant section in law that determine who owns the ashes of the deceased, however, one would assume that the same legal principal applies regarding the deceased's property. if the deceased was married at time of death, the wife is entitled to keep the ashes at her own will, or may delegate ownership to the parental figures in question, or any person who she permits to have the ashes.
What are the UK laws regarding the debts of a deceased person Who pays them off?
The estate of the deceased is responsible for paying all the deceased's lawful debts.
Who buries the dead or arranges cremations starting with un?
Undertakers or funeral directors typically handle the burial or cremation arrangements of the deceased.
Why should I choose cremation for a deceased?
The cost of cremation is a lot less expensive than burial. The cost of cremation ranges from $2000 to $4000 if arranged through a funeral home. If directly through a crematory the cost is $1500 to $3000. A casket would cost from $500 to $35000 and that is where the expense comes in so many people prefer cremation. Also, they may want their ashes scattered in a certain area that they liked when alive.
Is a term in America that designate Burial receptales?
Urns or cremation urns for ashes of deceased. Coffin or casket for bodies. Vaults could enclose either at a Mausoleum.
What form is required in Scotland before a person can be cremated?
In Scotland when a person dies their death should be registered with the registrar of Births and Deaths. They will issue an Order of Burial or cremation which is a green form. This can then be given to the Funeral Director or sent to the Crematorium. The statutory forms for cremation are numbered 1-10 and these can be obtained from either the funeral director or crematorium. Form 1 - application for cremation to be filled in by next of kin. Form 4 - completed by the doctor looking after deceased and completed the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death. Form 5 - completed by a doctor not looking after deceased. There is a fee charged for these. Form 6 - certificate issued by the coroner if there has been a post mortem. Form 10- authorisation of the cremation by an independent doctor at the crematorium. In Scotland for a cremation the Certificate of Registration of Death, issued by the Registrar will also need to be provided. In addition to the application for cremation and two cremation certificates signed by two doctors as above a third crematorium certificate is required signed by the medical referee at the crematorium.
Can ashes from a cremation be checked for drugs that were given to someone without knowing?
I believe the question aims to see if the deceased person was given any drugs prior to their death and after cremation wishes to see if those drugs would remain in the ashes. Cremation would generally destroy all compounds except carbon, nitrogen, and some others. Thus, I believe the ashes would not test positively for anything.
What if the family is unable to pay for cremation?
If the deceased has a Will then the funeral may well have been taken care of financially. For further information you can ask the Funeral Director what you can do to give your deceased loved on a proper burial.
