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| Disinternment | 11/21/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My grandson's ashes are buried with his father in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, ...
A: Here is a link to the disinterment form you will need to file with Bushnell. I am guessing that with ...
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| cemetery plots | 11/20/2009 | Randy Garner, Funeral Director |
Q: There are some empty plots in my step-grandfathers cemetery lot. How can we trace the inheritance ...
A: In general, when the folks who purchased cemetery lots die, the control to those lots passes to the ...
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| Pre need Burial Contracts in Missouri | 11/20/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My Mother purchased a pre-need burial contract from a local funeral home for herself and me her ...
A: In the state of MO, the funeral homes are allowed to take all interest and pocket 20% right off the ...
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| can cemetery legally charge an entrance fee | 11/19/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: We purchased two plots in Stanly Garden Of Memory in Albemarle, NC. We purchased them from friends ...
A: I don't know how effective the relatively new Cemetery Commission is in NC. Here is contact info ...
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| law requirements the | 11/18/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My husband is the executor of this fathers will. He passed away last May. My mother-in-law passed ...
A: If the insurance policies were the only assets, then probate would not be needed. The only other ...
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| Family rights (guardianship) over deceased sibling | 11/17/2009 | Jay R. Roberts, C.F.S.P. |
Q: My mother and aunt gave DNA two years ago in the hopes of finding their brother who had been missing ...
A: Wow, your family has been through a lot. I would think all the siblings of your uncle would have a ...
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| Casket Rentals | 11/13/2009 | Randy Garner, Funeral Director |
Q: My boyfriend's father is going to be cremated and they want to have a one day viewing. He lives in ...
A: You didn't say, but I'm assuming that your boy friend's father is at a funeral home. If that is the ...
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| Burial | 11/12/2009 | Kellie Gillespie |
Q: MyMy grandfather just passed we have him buried in a military cemetery cause he was in the navy. The ...
A: I give my condolences to you and grandfathers family. What is your objection to his burial at the ...
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| Burial Plots | 11/10/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: In 1975 my husband & I purchased 2 burial plots in what was then known as Colonial Memorial Gardens, ...
A: I know of no such law to forbid you from selling a plot. Ask the cemetery to show you the statute ...
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| burying cremation remains | 11/8/2009 | Randy Garner, Funeral Director |
Q: My husband and I are considering being cremated after death, and have a couple locations we would ...
A: Yes, you can do everything you asked about. Most cemeteries will allow two urns to be buried in the ...
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| home funeral | 11/8/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My dad is in critical condition following a car wreck. It is unlikely that he will survive the next ...
A: See if the hospital will release him to the family. You'll need a death certificate and medical ...
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| cremation problems | 11/7/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I live in Southern Vermont and we used a well known local cremation service for my grandmother. It ...
A: I know the outfit you mentioned. They get very mixed reviews, some good, some definitely not so ...
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| cremation problems | 11/7/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I live in Southern Vermont and we used a well known local cremation service for my grandmother. It ...
A: You can certainly file a complaint with the Office of Professional Regulation, but they have been ...
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| QUESTION: I live in Wisconsin and want to know if you have to go through a funeral home when a person wants to be cremated and does not want to have any type of service. Can you contact a crematorium directly? | 11/5/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My sister told them which of the two funeral homes to take him to. The funeral home is Hemer ...
A: Ooooo, honey! I'm guessing that your sister has ALL cause to not only file a complaint but request a ...
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| Natural Burial in Mississippi | 11/5/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I live in rural Mississippi and want to be buried on my own land, with no embalming and no casket. ...
A: If you have a lot of land outside the village or city limits, then home burial is likely ...
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| QUESTION: I live in Wisconsin and want to know if you have to go through a funeral home when a person wants to be cremated and does not want to have any type of service. Can you contact a crematorium directly? | 11/5/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My sister told them which of the two funeral homes to take him to. The funeral home is Hemer ...
A: Pretty funny. I called and said I didn't see any prices on their web site. I started to say "How ...
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| Cremation | 11/5/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I live in Wisconsin and want to know if you have to go through a funeral home when a person wants to ...
A: Who picked the funeral home? What is the name of the funeral home? I'd like to get a copy of the ...
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| Transporting a body in Texas | 11/5/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My uncle broke is neck over the summer and now he is not doing well at all. We are trying to get ...
A: Yes. E-mail me directly for the TX chapter from the '98 edition of my book. I don't think a lot has ...
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| Cremation | 11/5/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I live in Wisconsin and want to know if you have to go through a funeral home when a person wants to ...
A: You don't have to use a funeral home to transport the body to the crematory, but many crematories ...
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| Spreading of cremains in new york state | 11/5/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: What laws does new york state have in regards to the spreading of humain cremains?
A: In any state, you may scatter cremated remains with the land-owner's permission. If you are talking ...
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| Moving the remains of a loved one to another county | 11/3/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My nephew was 8 years old when he passed away. He was buried in another county, same state. My ...
A: Here is the law. You can see that you need to do it at least 30 days prior to any plans. A local ...
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| Moving the remains of a loved one to another county | 11/3/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: My nephew was 8 years old when he passed away. He was buried in another county, same state. My ...
A: In what state? You don't need a lawyer to go to probate court, and that may be necessary to get a ...
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| funeral law: the book | 11/2/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: i would love to own this book on Funeral Law. i am in the process of trying to start a consulting ...
A: There are already people in Maine starting this on a volunteer basis. Check with the state FCA ...
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| home funerals | 11/1/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: Some time back I watched a film called a family undertaking. I had no idea that this could be done ...
A: E-mail me directly for the PA chapter from the '98 edition of my book. I don't think a lot has ...
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| cremation in michigan | 11/1/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I am 70 years old. I live in the uppe peninsula of michigan. I have no family or anyone to take care ...
A: Small airports may not have planes large enough to accept a crated body, so I'm guessing ground ...
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| cremation in michigan | 10/31/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I am 70 years old. I live in the uppe peninsula of michigan. I have no family or anyone to take care ...
A: Who will find your body if you die at home? Who will clean out your apartment or house? Do you ...
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| Transport of cremated remains to Germany from the U.S and final disposition | 10/30/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I was appointed the personal representative of my good friend's estate when he passed away this past ...
A: I am not at all familiar with German laws in this regard. I do know that Germany will not ship ...
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| 'green' burial | 10/30/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: When I die I want a 'Green' Burial. No embalming, no vault, no conventional casket...I want either a ...
A: Check with the cemetery directly. There are no state laws that would interfere with what you want, ...
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| burial laws in Utah | 10/30/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: We are trying to find out the legal requirements for burial in state of Utah...about embalming, ...
A: Joyce Mitchell in Orem is a wonderful resource for you, especially if you want to handle everything ...
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| new oregon law | 10/28/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I've been wading through the legal jargon of the new law passed in Oregon regarding death care and ...
A: The new law is so badly worded it's no wonder you don't know what it means. I don't think anyone ...
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| burial on private land in new york state | 10/27/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: Is it possible to have a burial on private land in New York state. If so how would a funeral ...
A: Yes, you still need a funeral director to file the death certificate and to hide behind the apple ...
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| natural death at home--procedure | 10/27/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: my mother is quite elderly and will most likely die at home one of these days of medical problems. ...
A: If it is a relatively expected death, do NOT call the ambulance or 911. Call your mother's doctor, ...
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| cremation of 23 week old grandson | 10/27/2009 | Jay R. Roberts, C.F.S.P. |
Q: My question is. My daughter gave birth to a 23 week old son. He passed away 2 hour's after birth. ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. Even with the small size of the fetus there could still be a paternity ...
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| Burial - depth | 10/26/2009 | Kellie Gillespie |
Q: My spouse was cremated and buried in one of the larger cement vaults used for cremains. The ...
A: Your concerns make sense and I don't think you are too worried. You have every right to think and ...
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| Disposition of Ashes | 10/26/2009 | Kellie Gillespie |
Q: Our mother just passed, dedicated her body to science, and we (her four children) have just received ...
A: Absolutely! You can do whatever you want with the ashes. It looks like everyone has a different ...
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| Asking casketbearers. | 10/26/2009 | Kellie Gillespie |
Q: In planning a funeral,when is it proper to ask the casketbearers?Should they be asked 3 days before ...
A: This is a good question and in my experience I've seen it all ways. Some families believe the ...
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| Cemetery Deed | 10/26/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I live in a rural farm area in Michigan. I understand that I can establish a family cemetery in ...
A: Here it is, and you were on top of it to wonder how to word it, tho' anything easily understood ...
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| Cemetery Deed | 10/26/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I live in a rural farm area in Michigan. I understand that I can establish a family cemetery in ...
A: Family graveyards under one acre outside the village or city limits are permissible and exempt from ...
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| executor discretion | 10/25/2009 | Lisa Carlson |
Q: I am executor of my brother's estate. I am required to liquidate assets and distribute the net cash ...
A: I am sure you have the discretion to make a responsible decision. The Probate Court in your state ...
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| Burial depth & Reburial | 10/24/2009 | Randy Garner, Funeral Director |
Q: Recently I had the cremains of my spouse moved to accommodate me and the kids if needed. I felt the ...
A: I have seen many burials that needed to be that shallow because of soil condition, and know of no ...
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