@book{2026:enns:funeral_co,
title = {Funeral Conduct and Funeral Expenses: A Comparative and Historical Study of Roman, German, and Japanese Law},
year = {2026},
note = {'A miser can do nothing more useful or better than to die.' These
blunt words are attributed to Martin Luther regarding avaritia. From
the miser’s point of view, however, it would hardly be advisable to
die, as his body would have to be buried and a considerable sum paid
for this. Whether the funeral costs are to be borne by the deceased
themselves – that is, by their estate or heirs – or indeed by
their relatives, is a question that is relevant not only to our miser.
Particularly in an individualised society, the legal answer to this
question is significant. A look back at history and at other legal
systems allows us to take a fresh look at the current debates in
funeral law.},
edition = {1},
publisher = {Tectum},
address = {Baden-Baden},
series = {Young Academics: Rechtswissenschaft},
volume = {31},
author = {Enns, John Marc, LL.M. (Kyushu)}
}