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How soon after death must an or if there is to be an extended time
individual be buried? between death and internment. Public
There is no law that states a specific health laws may require embalming if
time from for burial. Considerations the body is going to be transported by
that will affect timeline include the air or rail.
need to secure all permits and
authorizations, notification of family What are burial vaults and grave
and friends, preparation of cemetery liners?
site and religious considerations. These are the outside containers
Public heath laws may have limitations into which the casket is placed.
on the maximum length of time allowed Burial vaults are designed to protect
to pass prior to final disposition. the casket and may be made of a
variety or combination of materials
Does a body have to be embalmed including concrete, stainless steel,
before it is buried? galvanized steel, copper, bronze,
No. Embalming is a choice which plastic or fiberglass. A grave liner is a
depends on factors like if there is to lightweight version of a vault which
be an open casket viewing of the body simply keeps the grave surface from
sinking in.