You're not up to date on the rules. Per the FTC, embalming is not required for burial in any state. A lot of cemeteries require it, but Google "green burial"

You're not up to date on the rules. Per the FTC, embalming is not required for burial in any state. A lot of cemeteries require it, but Google "green burial" for more info on places that don't. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0300-ftc-funeral-rule https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0300-ftc-funeral-rule