305-381-5771 (Miami-Dade)
1431 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables FL
954-884-5770 (Broward)
481 E. Commercial Blvd. Oakland Park, FL
We’ve seen it happen time and again. The person making the initial call to our firm turns out not to be the one with the legal responsibilities of making decisions related to the care of a loved one.
While they may feel that they should
be the one to make these choices, the law doesn’t recognize them as such — and so their voice can become effectively silenced.
If the deceased has not expressed their wishes through a written document such as a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, or a Last Will and Testament, where the deceased has designated an agent to fulfill their wishes, then the chain of command, formally called the “order of precedence”, is commonly as follows:
The person designated as the responsible party, whoever they may be, needs to be present to make decisions, and sign documents. If you are unclear as to who is the responsible person in planning a funeral for your loved one, call us.
If your loved one has yet to specify who they wish to be in control of their cremation service planning, and they are clear-headed enough to do so, now is the perfect time to take care of that task.
This is especially important if they think their relatives will not respect their cremation plans, or if they are on bad terms with them; do not know where they are, or do not have any living relatives.
And, you might mention that appointing a specific person to arrange their cremation service who is not
a family member, but is deeply trusted, is a good way to ensure that their final wishes are carried out.
They can designate their choice by completing an Advance Health Care Directive, or the easy-to-read 5 Wishes
guide from Aging with Dignity. Should you have questions about doing so, call us, or speak with your family attorney.
Cremations America
1431 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables FL 33134
Fax: 305-603-9250
Cremations America
481 E. Commercial Blvd.
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Fax: 305-603-9250
As a cremation provider, we believe there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one’s life. Whether you’re making or planning a service for a loved one, the celebration of a lifetime begins with Cremations America compassionate cremation planners. As a Family Owned and Operated serving our community for over 15 years, we’ve treated every family like they were a part of our family. Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal touch. Cremations America cares for thousands of families each year. We help families create meaningful memorials to truly celebrate the life of their loved one and whether you prefer a cremation service or a passionate celebration of life, we’ll guide you through the process and take care of every detail so that you can focus on what’s important — REMEMBERING THE SPECIAL LIFE OF YOUR LOVED ONE.