It shall be the responsibility of the transferring and receiving member firms to verify a reasonable, mutually
agreeable price in agreed-upon currency prior to contracting for services.
The receiving member shall contact the transferring member to convey any special requests as to the care of the
deceased.
The transferring member shall notify the receiving member of any pertinent information including embalming
complications, height, weight, conditions of deceased and any other concerns.
All universally accepted embalming practices shall be employed to ensure adequate preservation and desired
results.
The body shall be washed, properly bathed and disinfected.
If necessary, plastic garments shall be used to ensure the prevention of unnecessary leakage and to ensure
sanitation.
The body shall be appropriately clothed to ensure the modesty and dignity of the individual with either a gown or
appropriate clothing.
As is necessary, appropriate measures should be taken to ensure the protection of clothing or casket interiors
from undue soiling and the shifting of the body during transportation.
The transferring member shall use approved sturdy, appropriate transferring containers to ensure the protection
of the body and/or casket.
A completed, detailed embalming report shall be included.
A follow-up evaluation via phone call or by using a written survey.
