Is a traditional ceremony required?
No. A traditional funeral service is not compulsory. The body must be dealt with lawfully, but families can choose arrangements that do not involve a conventional funeral ceremony.
Can funeral wishes go in a Will?
They can be recorded, but a Will may not be read before arrangements need to be made. Important wishes should also be communicated to the people likely to organise the funeral.
Who normally arranges the funeral?
Arrangements are commonly made by family or the personal representatives, depending on the circumstances. Costs can usually be treated as an estate expense where properly incurred.
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