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Does a deceased body have to be embalmed?

April 26, 2017body deceased embalmed

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Does a deceased body have to be embalmed?

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No. Most states, however, require embalming when death was caused by a reportable contagious disease or when remains are to be transported from one state to another via a common carrier (Airlines) or if final disposition is not to be made within a prescribed number of hours.