FAQs About Funerals

1) What is embalming?

Embalming is a chemical process that provides temporary preservation of the body and eliminates certain health hazards.  Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, slows 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 sufficient time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.  When the embalming procedure is done in Oklahoma, it must be completed by a funeral professional licensed by this state.

2) Is embalming required by law?

Not in the state of Oklahoma.  Here, you are required to embalm, bury, cremate, entomb, or refridgerate within 24 hours of death.  When travel out of state is necessary, most airlines reuire embalming before shipping.  The laws governing the state of destination apply.  In keeping with the practice of most Oklahoma and US funeral homes, Locust Grove Funeral Home does require embalming when services include public viewing and/or visitation.

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