| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Family rights (guardianship) over deceased sibling | 11/17/2009 |
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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| cremation of 23 week old grandson | 10/27/2009 |
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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| Re Buriel of Cremains | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My wife was buried about a year ago and I recently had the cremains moved to another location to ...
A: A standard casket vault is usually 18-20 inches below ground level however you have a much bigger ...
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| Re Buriel of Cremains | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My wife was buried about a year ago and I recently had the cremains moved to another location to ...
A: I am sorry for your loss, 10 inches does not seem quite deep enough to me if the cemetery uses tents ...
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| plots | 10/24/2009 |
Q: my grandparents bought 4 cemetery plot one for them and one for my dad and one for me. when my ...
A: I am guessing she did not have the money to pay for his funeral. Did she sign an agreement giving ...
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| MOVING OF CREMAINS. | 10/12/2009 |
Q: MY WIFE DIED 01/14/O7. AND WAS BURIED IN OUR PREPAID LOT FOR TWO. WE THOUGHT I WOULD DIE FIRST, AND ...
A: I am sorry for your troubles, but with you being the next of kin and the spouse I can not imagine ...
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| Finding a buried urn | 10/5/2009 |
Q: About 20 years ago, we buried an urn and then awhile later a headstone was placed where we thought ...
A: By your comment I guess you know about where it is buried. Ask the funeral home or the grave ...
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| Rental Caskets | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Is it legal in Pennsylvania to rent a casket? I was thinking about a business venture that you can ...
A: It is legeal in most states, the way it works is there is a cardboard container inside the casket ...
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| Burial with mother and father | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My father's family are buried in a New York state cemetery. His parents (my grandparents) had ...
A: Contact the cemetery and see if that would be permissible with the information you gave me. If it ...
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| pre planning | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My mother is in a mental institution, and will probably be there until she passes. She has no ...
A: You do not mention her age or health. So I would recommend contacting the funeral home you would ...
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| locateing my contract | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I purchased a pre-paid cremation in Florida in 1995 or 96, and lost all paperwork, including which ...
A: My only suggestion would be check your bank records or credit cards to find out who you paid. Or ...
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| cremation and burial at home | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I am 65 with neuropathy which will require that I be dead soon, I am strongly considering cremation ...
A: I am sorry for your health issues. You could have the urn buried on your property just might want ...
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| Follow up to Rights to a family Plot | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I did what you said and called the church office, and it seems that they do not get involved if she ...
A: I hate it for your family to be split over this issue, is it possible to purchase a single grave in ...
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| Rights to a family plot | 8/31/2009 |
Q: My mother purchase a lot for 4 adults when my father died. Her intend was she would be buried there ...
A: By your comment wishing to be buried with them I am guessing your mother has died and is buried ...
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| Why did the alter my Mother's face | 8/30/2009 |
Q: When we viewed my Mother in the casket they had somehow removed all the sagging in her jawline; she ...
A: You may be right. To the extreme you are speaking of I do not know. I was not there and can not ...
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| Why did the alter my Mother's face | 8/28/2009 |
Q: When we viewed my Mother in the casket they had somehow removed all the sagging in her jawline; she ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. It is an emotional time when you view a loved who has died. To answer ...
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| Spousal Rights | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My sister lost her husband last month at the age of 38 to cancer. On the day of his death, my sister ...
A: This is a unfortunate situation that does happen occasionally. I am not sure of Texas law ...
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| Spreading ashes | 8/25/2009 |
Q: My brother is to be cremated at his death and has requested his ashes be buried with our parents or ...
A: It would be up to the cemetery's regulations on if they would allow that or not. There is not a law ...
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| Burial Rights Parents vs Widower son in law and daughter | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I need some insight. My mother recently passed away in May. My grandparents took over her funeral ...
A: The husband and children would have the rights for everything unless they gave up those rights when ...
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| Permission for cremation | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My Brother passed away at age 44, Does his legal father who adopted him but was never part of his ...
A: I need to know what state you live in first. Is there a spouse or children of legel age? IN NC the ...
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| Covering mirrors | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My father-in-law passed away and we will be sitting shivah in my mother-in-law's home. My husband ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. I am not an expert in Jewish funeral rites. However, as I understand it, ...
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| Burial Markers | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I know funeral directors cannot refuse the purchase of a casket that was not purchased from them but ...
A: Unfortunately, there are very few rules governing cemeteries. They can set their own rules and make ...
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| cremation | 7/10/2009 |
Q: if you have custody of a child as a parent or grandparent can you decison to have this child ...
A: I am not sure about the specific laws in Alabama,(every state has different laws regarding ...
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| deceased ashes | 7/7/2009 |
Q: my step mother kicked my deceased father,s ashes out of her house several months ago and now she ...
A: I would say possesion of them after she "disposed" of them would be yours. I do not of a legeal ...
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| embalming | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the procedures for embalming a body for transport to another country and why it ...
A: The time period is not for preparing the body as it is for preparing all the paperwork and dealing ...
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| are funerals public | 6/20/2009 |
Q: Can estranged family members be denied the right to attend a funeral. Can the funeral directors stop ...
A: When a family rents a room or the building which is what they do when they schedule a funeral or ...
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| Cremation | 6/20/2009 |
Q: i recently found out that my mother passed away 11 years ago. I was not notified at that time. I ...
A: Wow, I am sorry for all the confusion concerning her death. So much time has elapsed it will be ...
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| cremated remains | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My brother killed himself because of his wife they were separated and he was talking to a lawyer ...
A: I am sorry for your loss, unfortunately paying the bills has nothing to do with who has rights. His ...
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| Mortuary Transport | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My mother lives in Maplewood Minnesota. She wants to have a viewing and church service here in ...
A: It is very smart of you to make these arrangements now. Talk to the local funeral home and tell ...
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| flying ashes to England | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My stepdad recently passed away and is an English citizen my mum wants to fly his ashes to England ...
A: All you need is the certificate of cremation, a death certificate and his passport if he has one. ...
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| Remains of a stillborn | 5/20/2009 |
Q: If you have a stillborn (24 weeks) what are the laws of dealing with the remains? I live in north ...
A: The hospital may not want to deal with the situation and tell you that you have to take ...
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| Remains of a stillborn | 5/20/2009 |
Q: If you have a stillborn (24 weeks) what are the laws of dealing with the remains? I live in north ...
A: I am sorry for your loss it is very diificult to lose a child. It would be your choice on what ...
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| Funeral/Cremation | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am a terminal patient. I do not want a funeral, a ceremony, a grave site, or anything along those ...
A: I am sorry for your prognosis, it sounds like you have come to terms with it. You did not say where ...
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| exhume and move loved one from one state to another | 5/10/2009 |
Q: my husband died suddenly while we lived in north Carolina and i buried him there ;i have moved back ...
A: Yes you can. Contact the funeral home in NC and tell them your plans. They can start the paerwork ...
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| Spreading of ashes | 5/7/2009 |
Q: We are going to spread (or toss) my stepfathers ashes where he had asked, however, we don't know if ...
A: You did not say where or how you were going to accomplish this task. Basically if you are going on ...
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| Embalming bodies | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Were bodies being embalmed in the 1950's? I know during that time they were not using vaults, but ...
A: The death certificate will not tell you anything that you do not already know. if there is no vault ...
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| Embalming bodies | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Were bodies being embalmed in the 1950's? I know during that time they were not using vaults, but ...
A: Yes bodies were emblamed in the 50's and long before that. What difference idoes it make if there ...
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| Cemetery owner will not allow the head stone to be placed | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My son was buried in a plot behind his grandfather. It is a owned plot. The person who runs the ...
A: I am sorry for your troubles after losing a son. I can not imagine what that would be like. ...
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| Christian burial custom | 4/18/2009 |
Q: With a husband and wife burial, which side of the husband would the wife be buried on? Is there any ...
A: Unfortunately no there is no regulation. It is just like any other business the cemetery has the ...
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| Christian burial custom | 4/17/2009 |
Q: With a husband and wife burial, which side of the husband would the wife be buried on? Is there any ...
A: The grave diggers simply dig the grave about a foot larger all the way around the vault. Then use ...
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| Christian burial custom | 4/16/2009 |
Q: With a husband and wife burial, which side of the husband would the wife be buried on? Is there any ...
A: Traditionally the woman is on the mans left as in getting married. Not all cemeteries do this or ...
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| Baby buried 57 years ago | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My husband's baby brother was buried at 3 weeks of age approx57 years ago. The other day we noticed ...
A: I am sorry for your problems. The baby and casket are probably decomposed to dirt at this point. ...
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| fathers urn | 4/7/2009 |
Q: my father was cremated last year there are 4 siblings and his wife she has power of attorney over my ...
A: Did anyone have a healthcare power of attorney that is fairly recent? If so it should have the ...
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| Son;s Ashes | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My 29 yr. old son (only child) has lived with me (mother) his entire life until his sudden death ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. I can not imagine how you feel I know it would crush me to deal with the ...
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| moving a body | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a relative buried in Florida. I was told the body has to be moved something to do with the ...
A: Unfortunately it is always disturbing when a grave has to be moved for any reason. Is this a public ...
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| owning cemetery | 3/18/2009 |
Q: 1HOW DO IGO ABOUT OWNING CEMETERY? 2 WHAT ARE SOME KEY POINTS I NEED TO KNOW? 3 I LIVE IN LANCASTER ...
A: 1. use this link to see if they answer your questions specific to PA. ...
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| Moseleum burials | 3/17/2009 |
Q: i have a question concerning the rate of body decay when buried in a mausoleum. If the crypt is well ...
A: There are many variables to how long it takes for a body to decompose. The quality of work by the ...
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| Permit to carry bodies in horse-drawn hearse | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I am contemplating opening a business with a horse-drawn hearse. My plans are to get with a local ...
A: Very neat, you would not need a burial-transit permit since you are not crossing a state line. ...
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| Do Siblings have a say in where mom is buried after she was cremated? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Our Mother passed away and there is one sibling out of 8 who has decided to give the cremated ...
A: If someone has a healthcare power of attorney that is fairly new and it contains the paragragh ...
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| funeral | 2/27/2009 |
Q: We have a privately owned business, and the founder passed away (he was 91). His son now runs the ...
A: Can the business aford to shut down for the day? There is no easy or correct answer. Is it fair to ...
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| cremation??? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My friend's mother passed away recently and wanted to be cremated, but the family was debating on ...
A: Today most funeral homes offer what we call traditional cremation services. the only difference is ...
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| disinterment / reinterment | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My mother's first born died at 10 months in 1942. America was at war, Dad was out at sea while mom ...
A: I would try to contact the funeral home that buried your sister first. They would have all the ...
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| Home burials | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I own a company called the Green Casket Company in Asheville NC. I educate people about burying at ...
A: I really like your idea others have tried it before but as you are finding out it is hard and ...
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| The Green Book | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I would like the information from "the green book" about Sharon, Ct. What is the green book and ...
A: Ask me the questions you want answered and maybe I can help you. I found the book you are talking ...
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| The Green Book | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I would like the information from "the green book" about Sharon, Ct. What is the green book and ...
A: I need more information, I do not know what the green book is. I did a search and there are a ...
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| embalming and container | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I'm in NC. My husband wants to be cremated. If there is a viewing does he need to be embalmed. Is ...
A: There is no law requiring embalming however most funeral homes require embalming if there is to be a ...
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| Homemade caskets | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in building or having built my own, no frills, pine box casket. First, can you do ...
A: That is great just don't be in a hurry to use it. You did not say where you live so I assume in the ...
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| funeral without funeral home | 1/13/2009 |
Q: In the state of Arkansa is there a law against having a funeral for a loved one without going ...
A: I just spoke with Amy at the state board office in Little Rock. She said the family may go ahead ...
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| Out of state funeral | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My father is going to pass away any day now. Him and I live in AZ, but our family is in Chicago. I ...
A: I am sorry for what you are going through with your father dying. The best way to accomplish what ...
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| leaking mausoleum crypts | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding the condition of a local mausoleum that my grandparents and uncle are ...
A: My suggestion would be to contact the cemetery and ask if they are aware of the problem and what are ...
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| move a grave from nc to ga | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My daughter died in infancy and is buried at Ft. Bragg, NC-my husband was on active duty at that ...
A: I am curious how long ago was this since you mention retirement? It would depend on which casket ...
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| disenterment | 12/20/2008 |
Q: my husband is buried i would like to move him and have him cremated. what process/forms do i have ...
A: You will need the help of a funeral director to do this. It is possible your inlaws can delay this ...
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| Ky. state burial | 12/18/2008 |
Q: What are the laws for a green burial on my own property? My wife and I want to be buried here. Thank ...
A: I am not sure if you contact a local funeral home they can help you. In NC the main concerns are ...
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| Pensylvania Law | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Do you need a permit to transport cremains? Do you need any kind of a permit to keep cremains in a ...
A: If you are flying anywhere then you should have the certificate of cremation with you just in case ...
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| Moving a grave | 12/5/2008 |
Q: My wife and daughter were killed in an auto accident in 2002 and her family made all of her burial ...
A: You should be able to move them if you were not divorced, Yiu did not say how far it is to the new ...
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| holding ashes | 12/2/2008 |
Q: my daughter passed away unexpectantly while in Arizona. I had her brought home to Maryland where she ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. I do not know the law of holding ashes in Maryland but in North Carolina ...
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| berial moving | 11/15/2008 |
Q: i was just wanting to know how you would go about moving a loved one.i live in upstate NY and we ...
A: You want to move someone from NC to NY? If this is correct contact a local funeral home in NY tell ...
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| Transport Service | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am interested in starting a service for transporting the deceased from the hospitals to the ...
A: You would have to contact the state board in SC to find out specifics. But usually, have to be ...
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| exhuming a body | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Last november my family was on their way to colorado for thanksgiving when we blew a back tire and ...
A: I am sorry for all you have been through. You are in a tough situation, contact a local funeral ...
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| Uncle death | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My uncle passed away last night, he was on Medicare, and Social security. He owns nothing and had no ...
A: Does your uncle not have any other family? If not then see if the county where you live has any ...
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| Becoming an embalmer | 10/14/2008 |
Q: But what is the process to become an embalmer
A: IN USA in most states a degree from a embalming college usually at least an associate degree(2 year ...
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| Transport | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My finance' and I were thinking about starting a business. The business is to move body's for ...
A: There are lots of copanies that already do this. They are called transporters or transport services ...
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| Mausoleum disinterment/reinterment | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My daughter died in June of 2007. She is entombed in a temporary mausoleum while we are waiting for ...
A: If you feel that strongly there is no reason why you can not be there. Ask your ex or let me know ...
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| Mausoleum disinterment/reinterment | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My daughter died in June of 2007. She is entombed in a temporary mausoleum while we are waiting for ...
A: I am sorry for your loss, how old was she? I can not imagine the pain of losing a child I have two ...
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| burial in missouri | 9/28/2008 |
Q: do you have to be imbalmed in the state of missouri- can you be burried in a wicker casket- do you ...
A: There is not a law concerning embalming in most states however a funeral home has the right to have ...
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| cremation | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I am very unfamiliar with anything to do with cremation and truly would appreciate any advise that ...
A: If I may give you some options to think about. 1. You and your children are of primary importance ...
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| What happens if next of kin is too disabled to make funeral arrangements? | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My mother is 97 years old. I am an only child and have severe cerebral palsy and couldn't ...
A: No, unfortunately they are correct. If I may suggest, have you talked to the funeral home you would ...
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| rights to son's ashes | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My ex is witholding the ashes of my son. He is the legal guardian. Do I have any rights at all at ...
A: Was the cremation handled in Florida as well? If so they have basically no rules or laws concerning ...
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| rights to son's ashes | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My ex is witholding the ashes of my son. He is the legal guardian. Do I have any rights at all at ...
A: What state do you live in? It should not matter of legal guardian status after death. As a parrent ...
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| not notified of death | 9/7/2008 |
Q: my husband died and i was not notified until i read it in the newspaper. his parents entered into a ...
A: First all, If your husband had the healthcare power of attorney with the final disposition paragragh ...
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| not notified of death | 9/7/2008 |
Q: my husband died and i was not notified until i read it in the newspaper. his parents entered into a ...
A: Did your husband have a healthcare power of attorney especially a fairly recent one? If so that ...
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| Pre-Need Quotes | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Roberts, My grandmother has recently past away and she had a pre-need policy since 2000. She was ...
A: What state are you in? That will make a difference in the law also do you know if it was a standard ...
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| cremation | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Q: My mother re- married and sadly passed away in 2005. My mother is now resting in a veterans ...
A: Unfortunately you may not be able to move her at any time. Have you tried to discuss with him your ...
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| Death Certificates | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Is there a time frame for which death certificates must be issued by funeral homes in Missouri?
A: I do not know about MO. However in NC death certificates are a four step process. The funeral home ...
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| funeral an illinois restaurant | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Is it legal in illinois to wake a dead body in a public restaurant? ANSWER: I don't know ...
A: Why are you appalled? Is it you are uncomfortable with death or because it was a restaurant? If ...
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| casket rentals | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Is there a place that I can rent a casket for 2 days, because my loved one is going to be cremated, ...
A: 1200.00 does not sound to out of place to me. Remember it will cost them 4-500.00 to have the new ...
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| repast | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My father-in-law is very near death. We are set with funeral preparations and burial. My wife and I ...
A: Is is a tradition to have one? If not do not worry about it. If it is then would it be possible to ...
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| A still born funeral | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My friend just lost her son whom was born a still born. This happen on Saturday July 26th. ...
A: Just pick a local funeral home and call them if no help then call the next one. Has your family ...
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| A still born funeral | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My friend just lost her son whom was born a still born. This happen on Saturday July 26th. ...
A: I am sorry for her loss. In our area the funeral homes will donate their services if the family ...
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| intended burial plot | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My paternal grandmother purchased four plots together. They were intended for herself and her three ...
A: Who owns the cemetery is very important to establish. Then start asking them for paperwork. ...
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| intended burial plot | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My paternal grandmother purchased four plots together. They were intended for herself and her three ...
A: Why did your mother bury your father in her family's plot instead of his to start with unless it was ...
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| starting a cemetary | 7/9/2008 |
Q: what are the procedures for starting a cemetary in florida, texas, or maybe south carolina? How ...
A: Being state specific I do not know what the requirements are for those three states. In NC it has ...
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| move | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have my mother who is buried in nz and want to move her to australia where I am brisbane,as her ...
A: I am sorry but this is a little of my expertise. I believe it might could be done, however it would ...
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| Can a Sheriff keep a disinterment from happening? | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Now the Warren County Sheriff`s Deptartment Sherrif Johnny William`s is saying that I will need to ...
A: I don't think he can without legal justification. I suggest you contact a local tv station consumer ...
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| ex being burried in a vetrans cemetary | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I AM THE EX WIFE OF A MAN THAT SERVED 8 YEARS IN THE NAVY.MY QUESTION IS CAN I BE BURIED IN THE ...
A: Are you a veteran as well? If not I would say most likely you would not be eligible. As a general ...
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| embalming charge | 6/15/2008 |
Q: My Mother passed away 3 weeks ago. We understood she would be embalmed, it was listed on the ...
A: If the funeral home had a cooler than it is possible she might look okay but not as good as if she ...
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| embalming charge | 6/14/2008 |
Q: My Mother passed away 3 weeks ago. We understood she would be embalmed, it was listed on the ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. My first instinct says this is a typing error. Did you view her and was ...
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| caskets | 6/14/2008 |
Q: i lived in new york city where can a person buy a casket in new york city or new york state instead ...
A: A wood casket will not seal unless you have a glass and copper/bronze innersealer put in the casket ...
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| caskets | 6/13/2008 |
Q: i lived in new york city where can a person buy a casket in new york city or new york state instead ...
A: Batesville, Aurora, York and Millso are probably the big companies but there are smaller ones that ...
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| caskets | 6/12/2008 |
Q: i lived in new york city where can a person buy a casket in new york city or new york state instead ...
A: Itreally does not matter. Just be sure if you buy from a store it is a quality brand not a cheap ...
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| sympathy gifts | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have an acquaintance that her husband recently passed away. I know that she and her family could ...
A: This is a very delicate situation to say the least. Did the obituary mention anything about ...
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| Halfway Open Casket Vs. All the Way Open | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Why is it that at nearly all viewings the casket is only open to the waist? Is is something funeral ...
A: In some parts of the country full couch caskets all open are the tradition and other parts a half ...
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| disinternment /reinternment | 5/29/2008 |
Q: . Do I need to even go to court regarding an order to get this done? I already have a Vault ...
A: Call the state board of funeral service at the 800 number I gave you. Talk to Steve Dierkson he is ...
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| disinternment/reinternment (my husband) | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I would like to have my husband relocated to a near by cemetery , however the church that he is at ...
A: In NC you as the spouse have all the rights. A question please, have you contacted the funeral home ...
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| cremation | 5/20/2008 |
Q: In Michigan, if I have power of atorney for my uncle, can I prepay for his cremation? There is some ...
A: In NC, if you have a medical POA and it is new less than a year old there is a clause that gives ...
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| out of state death | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how quickly a family can arrange for a deceased person to be ...
A: I am basing the answer on his death will not be handled by a medical examiner but by his regular ...
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| Pre-paid funeral expense RE: Interest Rate | 5/6/2008 |
Q: When are currently working with a local cemetery in an effort to pay several expenses ahead of time; ...
A: I would not think it would be legal for the contract to say one thing and they charge another. Find ...
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| body decay in coffin | 5/5/2008 |
Q: As a screenwriter, I've been hired to rewrite a foreign film project which deals with the dead ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to answer, as you said there are many variables. The "quality" of ...
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| Move mothers casket that was placed in a pre-paid plot | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I buried my mother in Texas, and was told by " people of the community" that someone had bought ...
A: Did you purchase the cemetery plot from the funeral home or the cemetery? I would make sure I had ...
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| i hope you can help | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My father passed away when i was 11...because of my age i had no say so in anything..now that i am ...
A: Yes, it could be possible to move your father to another cemetery. The disinterment will have to be ...
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| State Law rquirements | 3/30/2008 |
Q: My Mother in Law is dying of cancer in a hospital in Dallas, Texas, with less than six months to ...
A: I am sorry for the trials your family is going through at this time. If there is not going to be ...
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| Is it possible to move my son to a different burial site? | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Almost two years ago my infant son was stillborn. At the time my husband and I decided to bury him ...
A: That is good, The casket/vault will need to be washed off and cleaned up from being in the ground. ...
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| Is it possible to move my son to a different burial site? | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Almost two years ago my infant son was stillborn. At the time my husband and I decided to bury him ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. Yes it might be possible to move your son. Was he buried in a casket and ...
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| protocol regarding ex-wife in family plot | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are making our arrangements for burial together in the Lyons family plot. we are ...
A: I do not mean to be ugly or anything especially at time like this, but once you are out of the ...
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| Casket Rentals | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I would like to know more information on Casket rentals, are there any companies that offer this ...
A: I don't know where you are located but it may not be lawful to use a rental casket for burial ...
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| Exuming and moving a body | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My mother died in 1982 and was buried in a single plot in Michigan. My father was cremated upon his ...
A: Okay let's answer this in parts. Yes it can be done and yes it will be very expensive more on ...
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| renting a casket for viewing | 3/8/2008 |
Q: My husband died suddenly, and the plan was to have a 2 day viewing with cremation. I was told by ...
A: I do not know about Michigan Laws, however I do know they have some some different laws than other ...
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| Embalming | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My mother died on a Saturday night in Michigan. It was her intention to be cremated. Monday was a ...
A: In MY opinion based upon the information I have I do not believe embalming was required by this ...
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| Embalming | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My mother died on a Saturday night in Michigan. It was her intention to be cremated. Monday was a ...
A: As embarrassed as I am to say this I believe you may be right. Under the FTC Law a family must give ...
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| viewing protocol | 2/7/2008 |
Q: will you be able to tell us how long the family should stay at a viewing.does a member stay until ...
A: Usually the family will stay for the length of time stated in the obituary published in the paper. ...
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| US Flag use for funeral | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I am the Sheriff of my county. I have a detention officer who is probably going to die due to ...
A: If you are talking of one furnished by the V.A. for veterans the answer is not one of those. ...
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| Family Cemetery | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My father in law is near death and he owns twenty acres in Tomball (Houston Area)Texas. the family ...
A: Find out if Texas has a cemetery board, you could call the Texas Board of Funeral Service and they ...
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| legal rights to ashes | 1/15/2008 |
Q: my stepson died at the young age of 23. His mother's rich brother-in-law paid for the services. he ...
A: The father would have equal rights to say what happened to the human cremains, if all else fails ...
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| Moving a loved one from a millitary cemetry | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My father was a Vietnam Vet and passed away January 29 2007 and was bared at Phoenix AZ Military ...
A: I am assuming there is a vault in the ground as well. You will need to talk to the cemetery and ...
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| Owning a cemetery | 12/3/2007 |
Q: 1. I want to open my own cemetery and I want to know how do I go by doing that? 2. What are some ...
A: Sorry it took so long to answer. Contact the state board of mortuary science and see what ...
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| Embalming Law | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My mother recently attended a funeral for an old friend of hers at where someone mentioned that the ...
A: Firstly if you think back embalming has never been a law however funeral homes can make it a policy. ...
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| clothing | 11/7/2007 |
Q: My sister died suddenly after just bathing and dressing. Some time after the funeral it occurred ...
A: I am sorry for your loss, I do not know, it could be a couple of reasons though. 1. They could have ...
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| Funeral Expenses | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My aunt has never been married and has no children. She gets a small amount from Social Security ...
A: I am sorry for your aunts health problems. What is even worse is the financial dilemma you ...
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| Funeral Protocol | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I work at a diverse company with different nationalities and ethnic groups. We are trying to create ...
A: You want to talk about having to be very careful not to offend anyone. The best way to do a broad ...
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| arrangements | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I am making arrangements for my father in law who will be leaving us soon due to cancer. He has no ...
A: If he dies in the VA Hospital the VA would pay up to 650.00 towards funeral and burial expenses ...
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| Military Funeral | 9/12/2007 |
Q: Is it proper to have a U.S.flag draped casket and taps played at a civilian funeral?
A: It is unusual but who is to say if proper or not. Was it a military issued flag for someone else ...
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| Funeral Interest | 8/21/2007 |
Q: My father was killed at work this year, he was not married and I am the next of kin. I am left with ...
A: I am sorry for your loss. You mentioned your father was killed at work. Workmans Compensation ...
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| Home burials | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I own 15 acres in a rural part of SC and would like to know how I would go about setting up a family ...
A: You would need to contact the state board of funeral service in SC and see if there is a cemetery ...
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| home burial in nc | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I wish to be buried on our land, in burke county nc. who do i contact to find out if this is legal, ...
A: My first response is are you sure? Think through this down 3-4 generations will someone care enough ...
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| general information | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Please discus what Preneed and Atneed are. Also, are there any green cemetaries in NC now and ...
A: Preneed is planning the funeral before a death occurs and at need is planning the funeral after ...
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| public cemetary | 7/23/2007 |
Q: we have land, that we want to open as a cemetery to the public. please advice.
A: It depends on where you live. You would have to contact the cemetery commission or whoever oversees ...
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| clothes for the deceased | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Was just wondering if there were any rules about what kind of clothes the deceased will wear. My ...
A: Does she not have a gown and robe she would like to use? You can purchase clothes from any ...
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| Jewish Funeral | 7/18/2007 |
Q: If the obituary says "Freinds may call on the family following the interment" does this mean they ...
A: No it is asking for people to come by after the funeral. If they are Orthodox Jews they do not have ...
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| Tipping | 7/13/2007 |
Q: My husband passed away this last week and he had requested cremation/ no viewing/ no service/no ...
A: Generally speaking tipping is not necessary or expected for a funeral director. We work on salary, ...
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| Stepfather passed away | 6/19/2007 |
Q: My stepfather recently passed away and has no next of kin. He requested that I have his remains, but ...
A: It would depend on where you live. Did your stepfather have a will stating what he wanted done with ...
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| changing the deceased funeral clothes | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I know this is a very strange question, but here it goes. Is there any significance to changing the ...
A: It could be any number of reasons like donation of organs including long bones or skin. If the ...
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| changing the deceased funeral clothes | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I know this is a very strange question, but here it goes. Is there any significance to changing the ...
A: None that I am aware, of who suggested the changing of the clothes? It might have been a problem of ...
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| embalming | 4/22/2007 |
Q: Does a person who wishes to be cremated need to be embalmed in order to have a wake for two days in ...
A: There is not a law that requires a person be embalmed however a funeral home can make it a policy. ...
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| no funds for funeral | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I am very poor and have no money set aside for my funeral do I therefore have to be cremated or is ...
A: Depending on where you live, the county or state may have funds set aside for this purpose. If you ...
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| dispute with cemetary | 2/10/2007 |
Q: My brother passed away 15 years ago. The cemetery picked up the body and placed his body in a ...
A: Yes, I agree with you it would be unusual for them to hold 3 spots without payment. However, ...
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| fathers funeral | 12/7/2006 |
Q: i am not a social person ,my fathers fneral is tomorrow.ami supposed to speak.my sister has cut me ...
A: That would be a matter of your choice. Not every funeral does a family speak to give a eulogy or ...
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| Coroner certificates | 8/25/2006 |
Q: You asked for more infromation so this is the setting. My character is hit on the head, accidentally ...
A: The immediate cause of death would be 1. Cardiac arrest or you could use cardiac arrythmia (the ...
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| Coroner certificates | 8/25/2006 |
Q: i am righting a book and a character of mine has just died i want to make an official sounding ...
A: The time would be immaterial. Was it a homicide, suicide or natural causes? Gunshot wound would be ...
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| sympathy cards | 7/28/2006 |
Q: When you go to a wake or memorial servica and you bring a card, is it ok to put money in it? Is that ...
A: It would depend on the financial situation of the family. If the funeral caused a burden on the ...
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| loss of a loved one | 5/17/2006 |
Q: My Italian sister-in-law lost her sister in Italy, and is unable to attend the funeral. What could ...
A: Anything is fine, just being there and recognizing the loss she feels is a gift beyond measure. ...
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| THANK YOU NOTES???? | 5/12/2006 |
Q: My brother in law died suddenly. Over 200 people came to his funeral. Are thank you notes expected? ...
A: Generally speaking, thank you notes are only sent to people who have done something special like ...
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