Best Montana Funeral Guide for Families Arranging for the First Time
The best funeral planning resource for first-time families in Montana — covers consumer rights, legal deadlines, embalming rules, and arrangement conference prep.
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Montana Funeral Consumer Guide vs Free Online Resources
Comparing a consolidated Montana funeral rights guide against free government websites, legal directories, and FTC resources for funeral planning.
How to Challenge Funeral Home Charges in Montana
Step-by-step guide to challenging funeral home charges in Montana using FTC Funeral Rule rights, GPL requirements, and the Board of Funeral Service complaint process.
Best Montana Funeral Resource When Death Just Happened (Under 48 Hours)
The best Montana funeral resource when someone has just died — covers the 24-hour ART form deadline, embalming rules, and immediate legal obligations.
Alternatives to Trusting Your Montana Funeral Director's Recommendations
What to do instead of accepting funeral home recommendations at face value in Montana — independent resources, consumer rights, and verification strategies.
Montana State Veterans Cemetery: Eligibility, Benefits, and What Families Pay
Montana has four state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans get a burial plot and headstone at no cost, but families pay a $115 headstone setting fee. Here's the full process.
Montana Realty Transfer Certificate: What It Is and When You Need It
Every real property transfer in Montana — including those triggered by death — requires a Realty Transfer Certificate (Form 488). Here's what it is and how to file it.
Montana POLST Form, Living Will, and Advance Directive: Which One You Need
Montana has three advance directive options — POLST, living will, and advance healthcare directive. Here's what each does, when it applies, and how to register it.
Montana Inheritance Tax: What Heirs and Executors Actually Owe
Montana has no state inheritance or estate tax. Here's what that means for heirs, what federal rules still apply, and when Medicaid recovery matters more.
Montana Death Certificate: How to Order, Cost, and How Many to Get
Montana death certificates cost $16 each through DPHHS. Here's exactly how to order them, how many you need, and what to do if there's an error.
Green Burial in Montana: What the Law Actually Requires
Montana law does not require embalming, a concrete vault, or a rigid casket. Here's what's actually required for green and natural burial in Montana, including home burial rules.