Does everyone get an autopsy?
An autopsy is required if the cause of death is not known, or of the circumstances of the death are unclear. If the casket is closed, the body is usually still embalmed to prevent odors, and usually the family sees the body even if the public doesn’t. If someone has a public viewing before being cremated, then they would be embalmed, but if there are no viewing or services planned, then embalming typically would not be performed. As for the answer DaDa gave, she needs to do some research before giving anymore incorrect answers or offering advice through email, because she is far from correct. No, organs are NOT removed for embalming, NO, you will NOT smell like a “rotten deer” after embalming, and no, organs have never been removed as part of the embalming process. Organs removed during an autopsy are chemically treated and placed back into the body cavity in a plastic bag to prevent any odor.
