Are you allowed to have open casket even if the furneral directors prefer not to?
The option of open or closed coffin is decided by the family. However, a funeral director may suggest to have it closed if the body shows signs of trauma. Two days ago a friend of mine was killed in a car accident and since the body will be shipped out of state for services and burial, our family went to the funeral home before she was moved. She was still on the table in the morgue with a blanket up to her chin. She had been decapitated and in that case, I’m sure the family may not want an open coffin at the service. It was a traumatic experience but we got to say our goodbyes to her.
