So.......if you want them admitted--------and don't read the fine print------and you sign as spouse-------------and you won't read the fine print at the time of admission..........

you will personally pay......but it is not due to the marriage.......unless that is particular to your state.

One spouse is not liable for bills of the other--------but they can go after joint bank accounts.

If the person dies without enough assets in estate...........hospitals, credit card companies, etc etc can go fish.

Funeral director will not get stiffed, however, since there is a law that he can use to hold the "responsible party" liable, and he will not act without that signed agreement.........at least in Iowa............