What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Colorado
My daughter was 2 weeks from getting a divorce when her ex died from congestive heart failure 2 days ago. He was just 25 and they have a 2 1/2 year old son. She hasn't talked to him in a year and they have been separated for 2 years, he hasn't tried to see his son either and had not shown up for any of the court appearances before this. He was abusive, used drugs and a real loser. Now she is told by the funeral director that she is financially and legally responsible for the arrangements etc.. She wants no part of it and doesn't even want to meet with them to give the ok. He was living with his girlfriend and they have a 2 month old baby together and she has no rights what so ever. The question is, is the funeral director correct in saying that my daughter is totally responsible or is he just trying to make sure he gets his money. If my daughter says they can do what ever they want can they come back and charge her for the funeral later even if she never signs anything? His parents are in another state and are willing to do this, but can't get here until the day before the funeral. I guess we just want to make sure her interests are protected so she isn't taken advantage of. I am going to the meeting at the funeral home this morning, but my daughter refuses to go. I would like to be informed when I go as to the best way to handle this so they can have their funeral without taking advantage of her.
My daughter was 2 weeks from getting a divorce when her ex died from congestive heart failure 2 days ago. He was just 25 and they have a 2 1/2 year old son. She hasn't talked to him in a year and they have been separated for 2 years, he hasn't tried to see his son either and had not shown up for any of the court appearances before this. He was abusive, used drugs and a real loser. Now she is told by the funeral director that she is financially and legally responsible for the arrangements etc.. She wants no part of it and doesn't even want to meet with them to give the ok. He was living with his girlfriend and they have a 2 month old baby together and she has no rights what so ever. The question is, is the funeral director correct in saying that my daughter is totally responsible or is he just trying to make sure he gets his money. If my daughter says they can do what ever they want can they come back and charge her for the funeral later even if she never signs anything? His parents are in another state and are willing to do this, but can't get here until the day before the funeral. I guess we just want to make sure her interests are protected so she isn't taken advantage of. I am going to the meeting at the funeral home this morning, but my daughter refuses to go. I would like to be informed when I go as to the best way to handle this so they can have their funeral without taking advantage of her.