1
The dead shall be buried with dignity according to the received rites, without extravagant demands that impoverish the household.
2
Burial expenses reasonably necessary may be paid from the estate before distribution, according to the applicable order of succession.
3
No minister shall withhold burial solely to extort property.
4
The body of the dead is not an object for private vengeance.
5
After death, debts, testamentary directions, and succession are handled under their proper chapters rather than by whoever first takes possession. PART SHENIY — CIVIL, ROYAL, PROCEDURAL, AND PENAL MISHPAT