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September 15, 2008 urngarden.com

Missouri Official State Bird: Native Blue Bird
Official Missouri State Bird: Native Blue Bird

A new Missouri law gives you more control over what is done with your body after your death. Do you want to be buried, cremated, body donated to science? The authority to make this decision is known in legalese as “right of sepulcher.”

A DPA, or agent, is someone you name in a legal document to make medical decisions for you if can’t speak for yourself. Under this new state law, the DPA has one additional power: right of sepulcher.

In the past, next-of-kin had the final say on this issue. Previously, if you chose cremation, your family could overrule you AND your DPA and choose something else. But now your DPA will have the final say – so be sure to specify your final wishes to your DPA.

Continue reading about End of Life Choices for Missouri Residents.

Filed Under: cremation, funeral service, Memorial Service Ideas, organ donation Tagged With: Attorney Jay Nixon, cremation in missouri, Durable Power of Attorney, Missouri End of Life choices, right of sepulcher

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