Except in certain cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming or refrigeration must take place within 24 hours after death. If you think about certain religious beliefs embalming is not done. For transfer out of state there are containers “Ziegler Containers” for transfer that may be used. They are usually packed with ice packs for transfer thus remains are kept refrigerated for transfer. We do not use refrigerated trucks to transfer but use airlines for transfer throughout the country.
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