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Sorry, I have no idea about dying/burying/funerals etc in the US.

We did live there for a few months, but we were too young to be interested in death rituals. More interested in the fact that the dog catcher was an elected position!

I would imagine that states might vary greatly in requirements.

I would expect that "taking" (scattering? burying?) the ashes in a military cemetery will require permission from the cemetery.

A post mortem would only be required if the cause of death isn't clear (at least in California, per a Google search - but probably other states too) .
That might depend on whether the person had seen a doctor recently or not, or had a recent diagnosis of some illness likely to cause death.

In the UK there's no requirement for a funeral. A body can just be cremated if that's what's wanted.
However, a funeral director is still needed , to prepare paperwork, and to transport the coffin to the crematorium.

OH's stepmother opted for cremation without a service of any kind - and the family followed her wishes, but felt they hadn't had a proper chance to say a final goodbye.

Cremation with no service is certainly allowed in Florida (see link below from another Google search), and I'm pretty sure it would be allowed elsewhere in the US - because not everyone can afford the full funeral scenario:

Simple Cremation
No Viewing, visitation or services, no hidden fees
$875
https://www.compassionatecremationsflorida.com/pricing

I think you might find it varies depending on which state he lives in.

We used to have members in USA but Sylvia in Canada might know, she is the nearest to USA. I think she may also have lived there.

Possible the best bet is to Google

Don’t think anyone will know off hand tbh :-)

Yes. :-)

Are you talking about this being in the USA ?

When someone dies, lives alone what is the procedure is there a post mortem, he is a known alcoholic going through a separation/divorce, doesn't want a funeral just his ashes taken to a military cemetery. Is any of that legal?