Dude/ette could have and probably should have contacted a lawyer prior to their death and made sure this didn't happen. This goes for anyone. If you want to be buried in a specific way put it in writing,then tell a trustworthy person about it.
I.E. The Jewish funeral from hell:
No will, two children one agnostic and the other Christian. Mother had been a life long Jew.
Jewish woman was embalmed,above ground three days,had a wake open casket. Children had an argument with Rabbi because he wouldn't enter the room with the casket open. Then things got ugly. After the funeral the two children went through and argued over possessions of their mother while guests were at the house.
Write a will people.
