Mississippi § 75-63-25 - Certain preneed cemetery and funeral contracts overrule conflicting wishes of next of kin; preneed contract providers have right to rely on contract and perform obligations in accordance with contract.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-63-25 — Certain preneed cemetery and funeral contracts overrule conflicting wishes of next of kin; preneed contract providers have right to rely on contract and perform obligations in accordance with contract., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-63-25. Certain preneed cemetery and funeral contracts overrule conflicting wishes of next of kin; preneed contract providers have right to rely on contract and perform obligations in accordance with contract.
Any preneed contract which is executed by the decedent for his own arrangements and is fully funded overrules, following the decedent’s death, the conflicting wishes of the decedent’s next of kin, unless a compelling public interest makes it impossible to comply with a decedent’s directions in a preneed contract. The provisions of this section shall not prevent the decedent’s next of kin or surviving heirs at law from, at their own expense, pursuing reasonable services and making reasonable arrangements that do not conflict with the decedent’s directions in a preneed contract. All contract providers shall have the right to rely on the preneed contract and perform obligations in accordance with the preneed contract. There shall be no liability for any contract provider who in good faith performs his obligations pursuant to the preneed contract, provided the preneed contract is in compliance with Section 75-63-51 et seq. and any rules promulgated thereunder.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 75-63-25
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-63-25 cover?
Section 75-63-25 ("Certain preneed cemetery and funeral contracts overrule conflicting wishes of next of kin; preneed contract providers have right to rely on contract and perform obligations in accordance with contract.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 75-63-25?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-63-25" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Mississippi official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Mississippi attorney.
How does Mississippi § 75-63-25 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Mississippi can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Mississippi.