In re the Accounting of the Public Administrator

Rubenstein, S.

Claimant, a funeral director, applied to the Public Administrator for leave to bury intestate’s remains. Such authority was granted upon condition that the cost of such burial would not exceed $300. Claimant then made known to the administrator that a satisfactory burial could not be had for such amount due to the existence of special circumstances. Upon being apprised thereof, the administrator increased the burial allowance to $585 and claimant proceeded with the services. He now claims that he underestimated the reasonable cost of such services and seeks to recover from the…