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The document outlines the requirements for funeral establishments in Arkansas regarding the availability of licensed embalmers. It specifies that each establishment must file a notarized statement confirming that an embalmer is available to provide services within six hours after death. Additionally, it includes an On-Call Embalmer Agreement form for embalmers to accept their responsibilities and provides definitions related to embalming.

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Can you say no to embalming?

What does the law say about embalming? Embalming is definitely not a requirement, and in fact the Funeral Law quite strictly forbids any funeral homes from stating otherwise.

Is embalming required in Arkansas?

Arkansas law requires a body to be embalmed or refrigerated if final disposition doesnt occur within 48 hours.

How to be an embalmer in Arkansas?

(1) A person desiring to engage in the science of embalming in this state, in addition to graduating from an approved college of mortuary science recognized by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services, shall serve an apprenticeship of one (1) year in the State of Arkansas under

How long can a funeral home hold a body without embalming?

If you dont want to embalm at all, most mortuaries offer short-term refrigeration, which can allow you to delay the funeral for up to two weeks.

In what states is embalming required?

California. Body must be embalmed OR refrigerated after 24 hours. Embalming is required in order to leave the state. Must be in established cemetery, but it is possible to apply for special family plot permit.

Do you need a certificate to be an embalmer?

To become an embalmer, students must complete an accredited embalming program and earn a certificate or degree. There are many different types of embalming programs available, from two-year associates degree programs to four-year bachelors degree programs.

How long can a body lie in state after embalming?

How Long Does an Embalmed Body Last? Some people think that embalming completely stops the decay of the body, but this isnt true. If you plan on having an open-casket funeral, then you should not leave the embalmed body out for more than a week. Otherwise, the embalmed body can last two more weeks.

What is the embalming law in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, a body that isnt buried within 48 hours of death must be either embalmed or refrigerated. Similarly, a body being cremated need not be embalmed or refrigerated for a 48-hour period after death unless a health problem dictates otherwise.

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