subject: Funeral Embalming: Is It The Right Choice? [print this page] The bottom line when it comes to funeral embalming is that it is a personal choice of the family. Talk to your family members so that no one feels left out and get a consensus of what everyone wants and needs. Often it is best to remember your loved one as they were in life and opt for a photograph rather than an open casket, particularly if they endured a long illness before death. Ideally in making your decision you should consider the wishes of the deceased or, if there is no information available, the family.
