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Is embalming necessary?

April 26, 2017embalming necessary

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Is embalming necessary?

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No, but the factors of time, health and possible legal regulations and religious beliefs might make embalming prior to cremation either appropriate or necessary. As a point of information, heart pacemakers or similar devices should be removed, because they may become dangerous when subjected to the extreme heat of the the cremation chamber.

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Embalming is not necessary for cremation. However, if the family chooses a visitation with viewing, then more than likely embalming will be necessary to improve the appearance of the deceased individual.

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Generally, if there is no viewing (closed casket) embalming is not necessary. However, embalming is necessary for viewing if an open casket is part of the funeral service. Also the factors of time, repatriating the deceased in the case of death occurring out of country, health, and religious beliefs might make embalming prior to cremation either appropriate or necessary.

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A. In New York State, embalming is not required by any law. But embalming may be required by the funeral home if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with open casket visitation.

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In most cases, embalming is not required. However, if an open casket or service with a viewing of the deceased is chosen, embalming is recommended and is the norm.