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Burial costs are generally covered by the estate of the person who died if there is enough money and property of value in the estate to cover those costs. Survivors are often asked to pay the costs to a funeral home before or soon after goods and services are provided, then those costs are reimbursed to them from the estate. -
If it's just you, and you can't be bothered by the costs, you can always disclaim the person, which would allow them to be buried at taxpayer expense. Or you can opt for a pauper's burial. http://www.funerals.org/forum?func=view&catid=1&id=20
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Here an example: Question: "My oldest son passed away October 2006, he left behind two children and an ex-wife,mom&stepdad& brother.Who is responsible for his buriel cost?" Answer: "The son's estate should have paid the funeral costs. A car or house, for example, or any other assets could have been used. Only a few states obligate family members to pay for a funeral and if no one does in the other states, there may be state or county assistance. All states, however, give the right to plan a funeral to the legal next-of-kin if the deceased didn't leave written instructions. In this case, I believe it would be you his parents." Source and further information: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Funerals-1739/2009/2/responsible-funeral-cost.htm Further information: - "More bodies go unclaimed as families can't afford funeral costs": http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jul/21/local/me-unclaimed21
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