Can I decline an outer burial container?

Question

At the moment, the cemetery told us an outer burial container is commonly used, but we are not sure whether it is legally required or simply cemetery policy. At the moment, we are comparing several options. People in my family have different preferences, and I need to know which parts are personal choices and which are genuine legal, cemetery, or provider requirements.

Soradin · Accepted Answer

That depends on the cemetery's rules and the type of burial selected. For this funeral planning decision, a cemetery may require an outer burial container to support the ground and maintain the appearance of the property, even when state law does not require one. For this funeral planning decision, families should ask whether a grave liner or vault is required and what choices are available. Ask for each provider charge to be listed separately in writing, and check the source of any claimed requirement, distinguishing law and cemetery rules from the provider's own policy before payment.

Can I decline an outer burial container?

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