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The biggest misconception about cremation is that there can't be a funeral service or visitation. This is absolutely not the case - when you choose to care for the physical remains through cremation, we encourage you to consider holding a memorial service as well. There are many options open to you when it comes to honoring your loved one's life: you can provide a chance for friends and family to say goodbye through a final viewing before the cremation, and you can also hold a formal service either before or after the cremation occurs.
After the cremation itself, there are a variety of choices for your loved one's final disposition:
Who is legally authorized to sign a cremation authorization?
No matter the wishes of your loved one, state laws require their next of kin to sign the cremation authorization in order for the cremation to take place. Just by stating in their will that they wish to be cremated, does not legally authorize cremation after their death occurs. Likewise, traditional POA papers do not give authorization to sign for cremation.
The next of kin classes are as follows in this order: (the majority of the qualifying class must sign)
A PREARRANGED Kentucky Funeral Planning Declaration can guarantee your wishes without the authorization of next of kin. For more info CLICK HERE
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