The only way to make a person’s burial plans binding without first paying for it.

Kentucky residents may make a funeral planning declaration by appointing a designee to ensure their funeral wishes and plans are executed. T

In order for the document to be valid, an individual must put their wishes in writing on the form. The form needs to be signed and dated, and witnessed by two individuals. Your signature must also be acknowledged by a notary public.

According to the site www.Nolo.com, the following apply:

Restrictions on Your Designee

Unless related to you by birth, marriage, or adoption, the person you name to carry out your wishes may not be:

• a provider of funeral or cemetery services
• responsible for any aspect of the disposition of your remains, or
• associated with any entity that is responsible for providing funeral or cemetery services or disposing of your remains.

Requirements for Witnesses

Neither of your witnesses may be:

• a person who signed the declaration for you, if you were unable to sign it yourself
  your parent, spouse, or child
• your designee under the form, or
• a person who is entitled to any part of your estate by will or under state law.

Limits on Where You Can Leave Your Declaration

You may not include your declaration in:

• a will
• a power of attorney, or
• a similar document.