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===Are the deceased’s wishes binding?=== | ===Are the deceased’s wishes binding?=== | ||
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"In her will, our mom asked that her remains be scattered over a local pond. My siblings and I wanted to bury mom's ashes beside our dad, who died two years before. But by law, because mom had set out a preference in her will, and it wasn’t unreasonable or impracticable, those wishes had to be honoured. After the funeral service, we gathered to scatter mom's ashes over the pond, as she had wished." <br>- Mavis, Kelowna</div>}} | |||
Where a will or “'''preneed cemetery or funeral services contract'''” sets out the deceased’s wishes for burial or cremation, those wishes are binding on the person arranging the funeral. The exception is if the wishes are unreasonable or impracticable or cause hardship. | Where a will or “'''preneed cemetery or funeral services contract'''” sets out the deceased’s wishes for burial or cremation, those wishes are binding on the person arranging the funeral. The exception is if the wishes are unreasonable or impracticable or cause hardship. | ||
