Title: Explain the responsibilities of an embalmer.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Understanding Laws Related to Funeral Service Practice and Public Health

Explanation should include

- preservation of a body
- disinfection and sanitation of a body
- restoration of a body
- understanding of chemistry and anatomy
- safeguards against human diseases
- adherence to OSHA regulations
- familiarity with instruments and processes of embalming.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the purpose of embalming?
- What are the techniques for embalming?
- How is embalming defined?
- What are the common chemicals used for the embalming process?
- What are the safety precautions used in this process?
- What are the effects of the human disease on this process?