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Is embalming necessary for cremation?

No. It is your choice. It may depend on if the family selected a service with a public viewing of the body with an open casket, if they wish the appearance of the deceased be enhanced for a private family viewing, if the body is going to be transported by air or rail, or because of the length of time prior to the cremation.

(Source: ICCFA FAQs: http://consumer.iccfa.com/faq)

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