Is embalming always required?
No. While embalming may be required by a specific state’s law in certain circumstances, in general, it is not always required. Your funeral home may require embalming if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. Additionally, embalming is not allowed by certain religions and cultures.
Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements such as viewing or visitation with an open casket. You do not have to pay for embalming you did not approve if you select arrangements such as a direct cremation or immediate burial. If the funeral home must charge to conduct an embalming, your designee will be notified of the reasons in writing.
Except in certain cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial.
