The state but they might allow relatives input, if there are living relatives and the state know of them.
The state or local authority.
That depends on the circumstances. Who called the funeral home to remove the body? Who made the funeral arrangements? Who signed the contract? If someone went to a funeral home and made arrangements for a funeral then they have usually signed a contract making them responsible for payment. Whoever made the arrangements should pay and try to get other family members to share the cost. If there was no money to pay for a funeral then arrangements for a funeral shouldn't have been made. In many jurisdictions the city or the county pays for the burial of indigent decedents.
In the UK no one can be made to pay for someone's funeral. If the deceased made no arrangements and no one wishes to pay then the state will pay for cremation and minimal services. In most cases the assets of the deceased will be sold by the estate to cover the cost of the funeral.
The funeral of Mr. C.N. Annadurai, the charismatic Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu, in 1969 attracted the largest crowd in the history of the world, for a funeral.
State Funeral held January 22, 2008
North Carolina law requires that the death of a person be reported to the local registrar within five days. Funeral arrangements must be made by a licensed funeral director, and a death certificate must be filed within three days of burial or cremation. The deceased person's estate may be subject to probate and distribution according to state laws of intestate succession if there is no valid will.
Unlikely. It doesn't make sense. If you pay $10k in funeral expenses and the life insurance is 10 million - what kind of a deal is that? It would certainly be possible that if the insurance is payable to the estate of the deseased that the person who paid the funeral expenses could get the $$$ from there.
The last 'state' funeral - was HRH Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales- in 1997.
Usually the body lies in state in the Capitol building. The funeral service is often in the National Cathedral.
McKinley Funeral -- In Solemn State - 1901 was released on: USA: September 1901
Generally, no. The executor is technically a position which has to be formally appointed by a court representative. A person's will "nominates" or suggests an executor, but that person isn't the executor until the court order is issued. The funeral arrangements must be handled shortly after death at the latest (pre-planning can be done, advance funeral trusts established, etc. by those who really want to take care of their family). No one will usually be instated as the executor until after the funeral. Family members are typically responsible for the funeral arrangements. Most states have statutes which describe, among other things, who has a right to make decisions about the deceased persons body. They usually follow a predictable pattern (spouse, children, parents, siblings...). Any member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Lawyers should be able to assist you with such an issue. My practice is in Pittsburgh as The Estate Planning Centers at The Coulter Law Offices LLC. Please remember that this is a general discussion only, and is not intended as legal advice upon which anyone should rely. Moreover, I'm typing this reply off of the top of my head as a courtesy, not as a researched answer to your situation. You should consult with a lawyer or appropriate professional regarding you own specific facts and circumstances. Mark T. Coulter, J.D.
At a military or state funeral, it is a salute -- a mark of respect.