Under intense heat and flame the body is reduced to bone fragments, known as cremated human remains. The law requires that all cemeteries establish perpetual care funds to provide working capital for maintaining and beautifying cemetery grounds. If families find their cemetery spaces are not being properly maintained, they should discuss this with the proper authorities. As a living permanent memorial to the deceased person, it is customary to purchase a marker or monument for the place of burial. It should be a memorial that expresses honor to the deceased and meaning to those still living.
Many people choose to contact a funeral director in advance to make plans for their own funeral.
All specific plans, such as type of funeral, disposition of deceased and payment of funeral can be discussed and arranged with the funeral director. The law requires all funds paid inadvance of need be deposited in a bank, savings and loan, or trust. Any monies paid in advance are safeguarded under legislation specific to the state of residency. It is mentally healthy to recognize death and discuss it realistically with friends and relatives. When a person dies, there is grief that needs to be shared.