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Embalming is not required by law in any state, to my knowledge. (It is sometimes requested for travel; i.e. if a death occurs away from home and the deceased has to be transported many miles, crossing state lines or by aircraft.)
However, if a family wishes to have an open casket visitation/ viewing or a public viewing, embalming would be necessary. Embalming is not required and typically not performed in cases involving cremation. Additionally, a funeral home may require the remains be embalmed if there will be any great length of time before a burial/ entombment. Cemeteries will often require the remains be embalmed if the casket is to be entombed in one of the cemetery's mausoleums.
Lastly, barring any highly contagious or infectious disease or remains that are considered a "special circumstance" by the government, embalming would not be necessary. Please realize though, that the vast majority of funeral homes will not suggest or recommend viewing the remains, or any type of public display, without first embalming the remains.
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Does the state of Pennsylvania require embalming?
No. It is not required by any state to have a person embalmed. That is the choice a family makes. However most states do have additional requirements if embalming is not performed.
Is embalming required in the state of al?
In Alabama, embalming is not legally required unless the body is to be transported across state lines or if there will be a delay of more than 24 hours before disposition. However, many funeral homes may recommend embalming for various reasons, including preservation and presentation. Families can choose other methods of body disposition, such as cremation, which may not require embalming. Always check with local regulations and funeral providers for specific guidelines.
Does Nebraska law require embalming?
Nebraska law does not require embalming in all cases. Embalming is typically required if the deceased is being transported across state lines or if the body will not be buried or cremated within a certain timeframe. However, if the body is handled and prepared for burial or cremation in a timely manner and there are no specific legal requirements for embalming, it may not be necessary. Families can choose alternative methods of body disposition that do not involve embalming if they prefer.
What has the author James T Havel written?
James T. Havel has written: 'The Kansas State Board of Embalming' -- subject(s): Embalming, Kansas, Kansas. State Board of Embalming, Law and legislation
Do I need a used car Georgia insurance policy if my car is not running?
No, car insurance is not required in the state of Georgia for a vehicle that is not drivable.
How long does a funeral home wait until they embalm a dead body?
There is no law that requires a funeral home to embalm a body. They need the next-of-kin to sign to agree that embalming is required. Generally a body can be stored for at least 72 hours without embalming and especially if dry ice or suitable refrigerated storage is used. In such cases a body can be stored much longer without embalming. There are different laws depending which state you are in as to how long a body can be stored without sanitization, how long after a death the body can be cremated (i.e. in texas a cremation cannot be performed until 48 hours after death), and whether the funeral home IS required to have refrigerated storage. All these things affect a family's decision about embalming. Funeral directors may recommend embalming, especially if a viewing, visitation or open casket service is required, but they should NOT suggest to you that it is legally required.
What was the Georgia Act?
A legislation passed by the Congress in 1869 that would return Georgia to military rule and required the state to ratify the Fifteenth Amendment.
Does a will have to be filed in probate in the state of Georgia?
A will in Georgia is required to go through probate. That makes sure all of the legal requirements are met and taxes paid.
What vaccinations are required for someone moving to Georgia?
vaccinations required for living in Georgia
Where can someone in Texas go to study and graduate in embalming?
someone in Texas can study in Amber University or B.B.A. East Texas State University and graduate in embalming
What service does the Georgia Performance Standards website offer?
The website Georgia Performance Standards offers a wide range of the required standards that students teachers and administrators need to live up to in the state of Georgia.
What is Georgia's state flower?
Georgia's state flower is a " Cherokee Rose."
