Most states require the bodies to be buried, in the event any family claims the body at a later date. In some states, unclaimed bodies are incinerated. Contact the coroner in the county of where the decedent died to find out what happened to the body. In all states, all deaths must be reported to the coroner. The decedent's religion Some cemeteries are available only to individuals of a specific religion.
People often wish to be interred at a cemetery of their own faith.
Knowing the person's religion may clue you in to locating cemeteries of a specific religion. In the old days, and even today in rural areas, churches maintained a cemetery on or near the church grounds. Knowing which church the decedent attended can clue you in to a particular cemetery or faith. Retired military personnel are eligible for free burials at a national cemetery. Quite often, these people elect to be buried there for economical reasons and for pride.