Who has the say about Funerals?
Help with funeral executors from Brisbane's most caring funeral directors
Deciding who has the say
about funeral details
can sometimes be confusing. The deceased may have close relatives, including children, and if things haven't been agreed upon beforehand, it can quickly become a stressful and messy situation.
We've listed below those persons whom the courts
will determine are legally able to make final funeral decisions. This information has been taken from the Successions Act 1981. There are always circumstances that affect this list, so please check with your solicitor
if you anticipate a problem on this issue.
Who has the say?
1. The executor
2. The next of kin
- Spouse
(including a de facto partner)
- Children
of the deceased
Following those above, relatives of the deceased depending on age:
- Grandchildren or great-grandchildren
- Brothers and sisters
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Children of brothers and sisters
- Uncles and aunts
- First cousins
- Anyone else the court may appoint
This is meant to be a guide only
and in no way represents legal advice. It’s best to have this considered in advance to avoid any extra stress at the time.