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FAQs about Funerals
have the remains return to the com- Do we need to have an obit-
munity. uary notice and what is in-
cluded in one?
What is embalming and It is highly recommended to have an
what purpose does it serve? obituary notice that’s either placed
Embalming sanitizes and preserves in a local newspaper, or placed on-
the body; it also slows down the de- line. An obituary lets the public know
composition process and enhances that a death has occurred, and gives
the appearance of the body dam- them information about the service.
aged by traumatic death or illness. Obituaries generally include the
Embalming gives time to the family deceased’s full name, age, city and
of the deceased to arrange a ser- date of birth and the city they were
vice, and allows the family the op- living in when they died. It also in-
tion of having an open-casket view- cludes the name of the deceased’s
ing. spouse, along with the names of
anyone else significant in their lives,
Do I need to have an embalm- such as parents, children or grand-
ing? children. Space may be limited in
a newspaper obituary, but you may
No. In fact some religions forbid
embalming. However, some coun- include a little blurb on the life and
tries require embalming by law in legacy of the deceased. An online
order for remains to leave or enter obituary or memorial website offers
the country. If it is not against your you the chance to add a lot more
religious custom, embalming is rec- about the deceased.
ommended, especially if there is an
extended gap between death and
burial or cremation.
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