Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 18, § 5229

The cost for the disposition of remains and funeral goods or services shall be borne by the decedent’s estate, subject to the limits for insolvent estates imposed by 14 V.S.A. § 1205, or by any individual who agrees to pay the costs. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to require a funeral director or disposition facility operator to provide goods or services for which there is no payment.