I mean why incur such huge expense if you don't expect a large number of people to come to pay respects. I would like to hear views of others. I ask this since our home is where we enjoyed some of our best and worst times.
2006-09-15 08:17:27 · 6 answers · asked by rickv8356 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, it is legal. You can even decline embalming because it is basically a waste of money anyway.
Hmmm... maybe I should start building my own coffin...
During the 1990s, do-it-yourself funerals have become more popular. The Funeral and Memorial Society, which offers instructions, has 140 chapters in the United States and Canada. http://www.npr.org/programs/death/971208.death.html
Just google do-it-yourself funerals. there is tons of info.
2006-09-15 08:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, this was a common practice before funeral homes existed. Probably in the early 1900's.
But local laws define that embalming must take place first, usually. Rigor mortis or darkening of the skin due to loss of blood circulation occurs within an hour or so, and the body flushes itself naturally if there is anything in it at the time of death.
So....if you are willing to go along with these things and possibly a fine for not embalming the body, I'd say go ahead.
You can check your local laws by looking up city codes or calling a funeral home.
I'd recommend cremation, if possible. It's cheaper.
2006-09-15 15:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can definitely have a funeral at home if you wish to. However, for public safety and sanitation rules, the body would have to be embalmed, as dead bodies harbour an immense amount of bacteria. But in the early days, almost all funerals were held at home, the people were even embalmed at home, a mobile table was brought to the home and the blood was collected in buckets. As far as burial on your own land, it can be done, but you have to check to see if the city or municipality has any ordinances against it. Hope this helps, take care and God bless!
2006-09-15 23:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Reagan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt died just over a year ago, and her body was kept at the house for viewing. The funeral would have been held there also, but space limitations required that her funeral be held elsewhere.
It is perfectly legal in PA to have the funeral in your home. The specifics would have to be discussed with the local mortician. I don't know the laws in your state, but I assume they would be similar.
Here in PA, it is also legal to have the person's body buried on your property rather than in a cemetery, as long as all the laws for preparing a body are followed. A man who lives out the road from me has his daughter interred on his property.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-15 15:22:49 · answer #4 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The service is being done in many homes now. In fact dieing at home and having services at home is becoming a thriving business. Still need to check the laws local to your area. Also you still have to either pay for a burial or cremation. Problem is they are both way over priced these days.
2006-09-15 15:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by James C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is done all the time... in most all areas you still need a licenced funeral dirctor who has a morticians licence to handel the remains legaly....seek proper legal advice in your area
2006-09-15 15:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋