PM i think its you who do not understand the laws. the parents do not choose the person;s faith. as Muslim the guy wished to live in a Muslim way and die at the same.

there is no respect for the parents in this matter since they do not respect the son's wish which is righteous and therefore you do not blindly obey your parents when they are commanding you to do evil.

i understand this is legal in the states but in Islam it isnt and the Muslim person should be washed and buried respectfully.

Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!

- Jalaluddin al-Rumi