Prior to discussing funeral arrangements, a funeral director should ask the person his/her relationship to the decedent to ensure the right to control disposition priority as outlined by Health and Safety Code, § 711.002(a) is followed. If possible, the person should acknowledge his/her right to control disposition in writing. A funeral director or establishment may not be held liable if the person falsely represents he/she is the person entitled to control the disposition of the decedent.
22 Tex. Admin. Code § 203.27