All articles about New Brunswick Funeral Laws & Consumer Rights Guide.
NB's old Advance Health Care Directives Act was repealed in 2020. Personal care authority now falls under the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act. Here's what families need to know.
Funeral directors are service providers, not consumer advocates. Here are the independent resources NB families can use to verify what they're told.
Average funeral costs in New Brunswick range from $1,700 to over $10,000. Learn what's included, what's optional, and how to use NB consumer law to protect your budget.
Low-income NB families face funeral costs of $7,000+ with limited savings. The best resource maximizes government benefits and identifies every charge you can decline.
Common-law partners have no automatic funeral authority in NB. The best resource explains your actual standing and what to do before the family takes over.
What cremation costs in New Brunswick, the mandatory 48-hour waiting period, coroner requirements, and the $75 certificate fee families often miss.
When someone dies at home in NB—expected or not—specific protocols determine who gets called, whether a coroner is involved, and when the funeral home can move the body.
How New Brunswick's Devolution of Estates Act determines who controls burial and cremation decisions — and what it means for common-law partners.
Full list of documents required for a funeral in New Brunswick — medical certificates, burial permits, death certificates, and what the funeral home needs from you.
File a funeral home complaint in New Brunswick with the FCNB or Board of Registration. Covers overcharging, price list violations, and prepaid contract disputes.
The FTC Funeral Rule doesn't apply in Canada. Here's what New Brunswick law actually guarantees—and how to demand itemized pricing from a funeral home.
How New Brunswick law resolves family disputes over burial, cremation, and funeral arrangements — including who has authority and when to go to court.
How to spot overcharging and upselling at New Brunswick funeral homes, what the law requires them to disclose, and how to push back effectively.
Green burial in New Brunswick is legal but regulated. Here's what the Cemetery Companies Act, Medical Officer approval, and the 72-hour rule mean in practice.
Can you bury someone on private land in New Brunswick? Yes—but it requires formal registration under the Cemetery Companies Act. Here's exactly what the process involves.
Who pays the funeral bill from an estate in New Brunswick, how probate timing creates cash flow problems, and when the $25,000 small estate shortcut applies.
Step-by-step guide to getting a death certificate in New Brunswick from Service NB. Costs $40 online or $45 by mail. Includes burial permit and registration process.
Practical steps to challenge funeral charges, decline optional services, and enforce your consumer rights in NB — without legal representation.
Embalming is not required by law in New Brunswick for most funerals. Know exactly when it is legally necessary and when you can legally decline it.
Embalming is not required by law in New Brunswick in most cases. Learn when it's mandatory, when you can refuse, and how to save $500-$1,000 on funeral costs.
Comparing the NB Funeral Laws & Consumer Rights Guide against FCNB, PLEIS-NB, and Service NB — what free resources cover and where the gaps are.
How to apply for the New Brunswick Social Development funeral benefit, what it covers, what it excludes, and how to maximize assistance for a basic funeral.
Step-by-step New Brunswick funeral checklist for the first 24 hours after a death — permits, authority, deadlines, and what happens next.
Plain-English guide to NB funeral laws: legal authority over remains, executor rights, common-law partners, and FCNB consumer protections. 150 chars
What an Enduring Power of Attorney covers before death in NB, why it stops working at death, and how CPP and WorkSafeNB benefits offset funeral costs.
Know your NB rights for prepaid funeral contracts: 7-day cancellation window, $250 maximum cancellation fee, Form 2 requirements, and trust account rules.
How New Brunswick law accommodates religious funeral timelines and requirements — including the 24-hour Islamic burial rule, Jewish traditions, and documents needed.
What you need to know about transporting remains within or out of New Brunswick — permits, embalming rules, and international repatriation steps.
Understand when New Brunswick law requires coroner involvement after a death, what it means for funeral timing, and how to navigate the process.
When there's no will in New Brunswick, who legally controls the funeral and who pays? The intestacy rules explained plainly, with costs and options.
If someone dies from a work injury in New Brunswick, WorkSafeNB provides survivor benefits including a lump sum and ongoing payments. Here's how the claims process works.