Paying the funeral home in advance does not guarantee that your plan will not be changed after your death. Your spouse or family may elect a more or less expensive funeral or demand that the funds be transferred to a different mortuary. … If you want to be cremated, do you have to plant an incendiary device under your bed? You cannot make your final arrangements unmodifiable, but having paid in advance for the services you want will be a strong message about what your … …
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It's Your Funeral — Or Is It? « Off the Top o' My Head
