Does cremation mean no funeral may be held?
Not at all. Many families choose to have both viewing/visitation and a funeral before cremation is done. If no services are planned before cremation, then there is no need for embalming. However, if viewing and funeral will be held before cremation, then embalming is likely recommended since it does reduce the time between death and final disposition of the body. Of course, many families elect to proceed with cremation directly after death and then arrange a memorial service instead.
