No one 'has' to attend a funeral. One does so out of love, respect, and sympathy for the survivors. Attending a funeral is hard, but it is the right thing to do. If you absolutely cannot bring yourself to attend, then don't go. However, it is often less difficult to come to terms with a loss by being there to say your final goodbyes.
The next of kin can visit their kin in the hospital, can make decisions for an unconscious person, can inherit property, can arrange for a funeral.
Yes. it is given to the next of kin.
No, not normally, the deceased's next of kin or executor is responsible to pay for the funeral by encasing any life policies.
If he has no spouse, yes.
"The Next of Kin" was created in 1942.
what is the rights of next of kin
Next of kin means a person's nearest relative. Kin = family.
Yes , Arnold did attend the funeral!
Your mother, but both parents are next of kin
Yes, your step daughter or nephew can be your next of kin. Next of kin is typically a family member that is surviving.
Marriage would make you the closest next of kin to your spouse. In the United States next-of-kin as set forth in laws of intestacy defines the relatives who would inherit the property of a deceased person. Most states recognize the spouse and the nearest blood relatives (children-parents-siblings) as next-of-kin. However, there are different settings where next of kin may come into play. A surviving spouse would be considered the next of kin for choosing and paying for funeral arrangements. See related question.
A decedent's spouse is the next of kin and has the right to make all decisions regarding the funeral. The spouse is also responsible for paying the bill. The "family" must defer to the spouse's wishes.