As far as I'm aware, yes, but it's exceedingly poor form not to carry it out if it is possible to do.From a legal point of view can the next of kin override that wish even it it is in a will?
I've lovely plans to be cremated, after the useful bits are taken for science, donation etc. ashes placed in a field and an oak tree planted as my marker. I could be left in a skip.
there have been quite a few cases where next of kin have actually gotten exhumation orders after a burial in order to re-bury their loved one where THEY want them to be.
Not that you'd be aware of where you ended up being buried. Long as you pass peaceful in the 'thought' that your wishes would be followed, it won't change a thing from your point of view.
I've lovely plans to be cremated, after the useful bits are taken for science, donation etc. ashes placed in a field and an oak tree planted as my marker. I could be left in a skip.
solicitor when drafting will should advise that executor be advised of any unusual requests, or get testators permission to inform executor.