You almost never need embalming. Frequently funeral homes will fraudulently attempt to tell you otherwise. Funeral homes are legally required to allow you to b

You almost never need embalming. Frequently funeral homes will fraudulently attempt to tell you otherwise. Funeral homes are legally required to allow you to bring a coffin or alternate container that has been purchased from a third party (or built yourself). Funeral homes must provide you with a general price list, containing the exact price of each item or service. See: - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0300-ftc-funeral-rule https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0300-ftc-funeral-rule - https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-funeral-rule https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/com...