Does anybody know if Presidents have to be embalmed when they die? Someone told me they aren't..but I think so

Answer 1

Depending on their religious beliefs, yes, they are embalmed unless their religion forbids it. And Edward is completely incorrect, there are NO state laws that mandate or require embalming, it is by personal and/or family choice, NOT law.

Answer 2

Funerary preparations are dictated by the president's own religion, i.e. President Ford was Presbyterian.

Also note it is not law that a body be embalmed, this is not allowed in the Jewish faith.

In the U.S., state funerals are granted by law to Presidents-elect and sitting and former Presidents, and may be granted to other individuals as designated by the sitting President. While tradition and protocol greatly influence the funeral planning, the exact sequence of events is largely determined by the family of the deceased. This decision is made once a president leaves office.
State funerals are usually planned years in advance. Each living U.S. president—current or former—is required to have funeral plans in place upon becoming president. These details become more important upon leaving office, as it reduces stress for the president's family in an era of worldwide electronic media scrutiny.

The Military District of Washington (MDW) has primary responsibility in conducting the ceremony and goes by a 138-page planning document. The commanding general of the MDW appoints an Armed Forces team to provide security for the presidential remains, whether they be lying in state or in a church or other location. Additionally, in the post-9/11 world, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for security measures since state funerals may be terrorist targets.

Answer 3

No they do not have to be embalmed. As was said above, it depends on their religious beliefs and the wishes made known in their will or to the family.

Answer 4

believe part of what you hear and half of what you see, EVERYONE must be embalmed after death it is the law this e is to insure that they are dead. Back years ago before embalmedment people where found turn over in there casket at funerals and had tried to scratch there way out of the casket.

Answer 5

They can choose cremation.

Answer 6

yes they do. The only people that do not have to are babies

Answer 7

If it's a part of their relgion. If not, then it's blasphomey.

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