Some Legal Impediments in Respecting the Deceased’s Will
Some Legal Impediments in Respecting the Deceased’s Will
Author(s): Roxana MatefiSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: personality rights; funeral arrangements funeral services; burial; cremation; secular law; canon law;
Summary/Abstract: The Romanian Civil code expressly enshrined in article 80 therespect for the deceased's will. Thus, any person can determine the way oftheir own funeral. However, the will of the deceased person is not imposedon the heirs in absolute terms. The current legal framework on cemeteries,human crematoriums and funeral services imposes some limitations on theorganization of funerals. Also, canon law can influence the fulfilment of thedeceased's will. As such, this article will highlight some of the legalimpediments faced by the family of the deceased that may arise whenplanning the funeral according to the wishes of the dearly departed.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VII: Social Sciences and Law
- Issue Year: 11/2018
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 141-146
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English