What is the legal document that allows a person to make funeral arrangements prior to their death called?

The correct answer is the pre-need funeral contract. This legal document allows an individual to make specific funeral arrangements in advance of their death, ensuring that their wishes regarding services, burial, or cremation are clearly documented and understood. It also often includes financial arrangements like paying for the services in advance, which helps to relieve the financial burden on family members at a difficult time.

A funeral directive typically refers to instructions regarding the disposition of remains but may not encompass the financial planning aspects found in a pre-need funeral contract. An advance care plan focuses on medical decisions and healthcare preferences, rather than specific funeral arrangements. Post-mortem authorization pertains to consent regarding actions taken regarding a body after death but does not involve pre-death planning or arrangements.