Restoring Families' Rights to Choose: The call for funeral legislation change in America

Restoring Families' Rights to Choose: The call for funeral legislation change in America

Anyone who has considered the benefits of home funerals has probably also been concerned about the laws governing after-death processes and procedures. Restoring Families' Right to Choose: The call for funeral legislation change in America was written to educate the public and their policymakers at all levels of government about the issues that inform current laws and policies affecting home funeral families. In addition, it lays out a vision in clear language for legislative funeral reform in America that empowers families while addressing the needs of government. Knowing that all Americans have the right to care for their own in their homes after death is the first step. But what happens when following the legal process still leads to roadblocks in institutions and businesses that have policies that are not in sync with the law? What to Do When Home Funeral Rights Are Challenged , also included in this volume, contains a concise list of potential obstacles and how to anticipate and resolve issues quickly.