What is the purpose of embalming? Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, retards the decomposition process and enhances the appearance of a body disfigured by traumatic death or illness. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, thus allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them. Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law? No. However, it is required when death was caused by a reportable contagious disease, when remains are to be transported from one state to another by common carrier, or if final disposition is not to be made within a prescribed number of hours. What should I do if the death occurs in the middle of the night or on the weekend? Most Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Will someone come right away? If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good bye, it's acceptable. They will come when your time is right. Who is eligible for monthly Social Security Benefits? Generally a widow or widower age 60 or older and many other varied criteria that can be explained by calling 800-772-1213, visit ssa.gov or by visiting a local office. Who is eligible for Veteran benefits? An eligible veteran must have completed the required period of service and not been dishonorably discharged. |
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