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The state cremates them. If there's no estate, the state cannot go after any family for repayment. The next of kin can claim the ashes. If no one claims the ashes they are dealt with by the funeral home in whatever way they have.
My father in law had died suddenly and unexpectedly at 54 while on disability. Our county buried him after my mother in law proved they were indigent . Cremation wasn’t an option because of his size .
Talk to a Funeral home to see what resourses are available. Sometimes the State will pay. If the person was on Medicaid, they will pay towards a cremation. Cremation is the cheapest way to go. You do not need to have a viewing or service.
In my state, a coroner does not get involved unless the death is suspicious. If the person was on hospice, the body goes to the Funeral Home requested. If under a doctors care, like a cardiologist, for 6 months before death, a coroner is not involved.
If the deceased person (or his/her spouse, siblings, or adult children) are members or regular attenders of a church, synagogue, mosque, or temple, there is usually no charge for use of the facility. It's customary (but not required) to pay the officiant and musician(s), A group (hospitality team, kitchen ministry team, or whatever team name they use) will usually provide light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages for the reception in the parish hall. Some houses of worship have memorial gardens (my Anglican parish has one). Burying an urn w/the person's cremains shouldn't incur a charge, but a memorial plaque with her/his name and date of birth/date of death will. I cannot imagine that there are not some family or friends who wouldn't cover these pretty minimal expenses. If they won't, clergy usually have discretionary funds that they can use for this purpose.
Family pays, or, if family has no money, and it isn't important to them the disposal of a dead body that is in no way any longer their loved one, the family can refuse to pick up the body. The coroner will move to storage and burial according to your county's rules.
Do know, if you are refusing a body, that the step taken by all funeral and crematoriums that you must now do yourself is report to Social Security by phone the death of the loved one. I "imagine" the state, country, whatever does this, but wouldn't leave that you change.
When my mother died at home, I phoned around and to the Funeral Home that advertised ‘from” a low figure. My mother was a strong opponent of expensive funerals, after reading and remembering for years ‘The American Way of Death” by Jessica Mitford, so I asked for the cheapest coffin and cremation. They told me that was only available for Welfare funerals. I said I would report them for misleading advertising. They crumpled, and provided the cheapest coffin. We covered it with M’s loved bedspread, which made me and my sisters feel that it was really her, even though we opted for no open coffin. It was all fine.
I’d say don’t get pulled into something ridiculously expensive that is going to be burned or buried, even if your mother is not as strong minded as mine was.
It’s not the state, it’s the county . The funeral home holds the body while the due diligence is done regarding persons, not family, finances. The body will eventually be cremated and a family designee can arrange pick up of the cremains at no cost. If the cremains need to be mailed, the accepting person will need to pay.
When my mother died at home, I phoned around and to the Funeral Home that advertised ‘from” a low figure. My mother was a strong opponent of expensive funerals, after reading and remembering for years ‘The American Way of Death” by Jessica Mitford, so I asked for the cheapest coffin and cremation. They told me that was only available for Welfare funerals. I said I would report them for misleading advertising. They crumpled, and provided the cheapest coffin. We covered it with M’s loved bedspread, which made me and my sisters feel that it was really her, even though we opted for no open coffin. It was all fine.
I’d say don’t get pulled into something ridiculously expensive that is going to be burned or buried, even if your mother is not as strong minded as mine was.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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https://www.us-funerals.com/indigent-burials-and-cremations/
In my state, a coroner does not get involved unless the death is suspicious. If the person was on hospice, the body goes to the Funeral Home requested. If under a doctors care, like a cardiologist, for 6 months before death, a coroner is not involved.
Do know, if you are refusing a body, that the step taken by all funeral and crematoriums that you must now do yourself is report to Social Security by phone the death of the loved one. I "imagine" the state, country, whatever does this, but wouldn't leave that you change.
I’d say don’t get pulled into something ridiculously expensive that is going to be burned or buried, even if your mother is not as strong minded as mine was.
I’d say don’t get pulled into something ridiculously expensive that is going to be burned or buried, even if your mother is not as strong minded as mine was.
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