Can I be reimbursed for funeral expenses I paid? | NC

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Q: Can I be reimbursed for funeral expenses I paid after my relative died? A: Yes — funeral expenses paid by a relative can often be reimbursed from wrongful death settlement proceeds before the rest is distributed to the heirs. The key is proving the expense was a proper funeral cost tied to the death, and showing exactly what you paid with bills, receipts, or other proof of payment. Usually,…