| Subject | Date Asked |
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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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