You should never be uncomfortable
asking any of the following questions.
1. Is embalming required?
No, embalming is not required by law. However there are some reasons
were
embalming is necessary. Where there is a service with public viewing, exposure
to infectious or contagious diseases or when shipping dead human remains on a
common carrier such as airplanes or trains.
2. Is a vault required by law?
No, there is no law that requires a vault as the outer container.
However, some
cemeteries or memorial parks and gardens may require an outer container that is
the minimum of a grave liner.
3. How much does it cost to ship a dead
human remains on the airplane?
Most airlines offer rates that are known as air freight rates and not
commercial
passenger rates. Some airlines determine the rate by the weight of the human
remains and the receptacle that it is shipped in and other airlines have rates
for certain zones of flight. Your local funeral director can provide that
information for you once the designated airport is selected.
4. Is embalming required for cremation?
No, embalming is not required for cremation. However after 24 hours,
embalming may be required if a public service is selected prior to the cremation
being completed.
5. What would the procedure be for
shipping a human remains out of state?
First it is suggested that you call your local funeral home where
either the death has occurred or in the city that it is to be shipped. The
funeral director will then contact local authorities (i.e. hospital, nursing
home, or medical examiner) and coordinate with them the removal of the human remains by another funeral
home, shipping service or ground transportation service. Depending upon selected
services, your funeral director will arrange travel from one city to the other.
All charges will be disclosed to the family from both funeral homes and/or
agents involved.
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