Why Skip The Embalming Process?

There are many details that need to be ironed out when you are planning your  funeral homes in Cartersville, GA. One decision you have to make is whether or not your loved one’s body will be embalmed before the funeral services. If your loved one's body will be embalmed, this detail will be included. In order to prevent the body from decomposing before the funeral service, embalming occurs early in the funeral planning process. Before a funeral service, you do not need to embalm the body. Here are some reasons why you might not want it. 

The funeral service involves a number of expenses; therefore, if you are attempting to keep costs down, you may want to skip embalming. The chemicals used to embalm a body are very expensive and this can save you a lot of money. You will need to notify the funeral home immediately if you do not want the body embalmed. If you had an estate plan or pre-arranged a funeral service, make sure your choice was spelled out clearly so your loved ones will know if you want to be embalmed or if you prefer to just have a more natural funeral service.   

Environmental damage can be caused by embalming fluid. Decomposing bodies leak embalming fluid from the ground as they decompose. As a result, the plants surrounding the burial site may suffer, and animals and insects may become ill, along with water sources that could become contaminated. Skipping the embalming process can help make a funeral service environmentally friendly or less polluting if you or your loved one are concerned about the environment. 

The body will not need to be embalmed if the funeral will be held quickly. The biggest reason to embalm the body is to preserve it until it’s time to have the viewing or the funeral service. When you plan on holding the funeral quickly, you will need to let the funeral home know so that they will not need to embalm them. As a result, this will reduce how much time you have to  prepare the service, as you have to plan the service quickly if you want to make sure your loved one looks good during the viewing or plan for an open casket funeral. 

One of the things you need to think about when making your plans for a funeral service at funeral homes in Cartersville, GA is if you want to have the body embalmed before the burials or funeral viewing. Some people do want to have the embalming process done and others don’t find it necessary.  Consider the above points to help make your decision easier if you are uncertain whether it is necessary. When you are ready to  make your funeral arrangements  and need some assistance, please get in touch with us.  We are happy to work with you  to decide if your loved one needs to be embalmed or if there is no reason to do so.