Here is an other view, good xarmy vet oz mate died suddenly 12 mths back,his GF spent her last 100kbht taking care of hospital, billrelease of body, notifying relatives, Oz embassy, police clearances etc, body to bangkok oz embassy.thewhole deal by herself then.Finally a small cremation at temple.20kbht.She was not in his will, his family were and so she got from them sfa.noreimbursement, nought.! local friends and family pitched in what they could.