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Can a funeral director refuse to embalm or charge more to embalm the remains of a person?

April 26, 2017charge director embalm funeral person refuse remains

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Can a funeral director refuse to embalm or charge more to embalm the remains of a person?

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In New York State a funeral director may not refuse to embalm, otherwise handle or charge extra for preparing or handling the remains of a person who has been autopsied or died of an infectious disease, such as AIDS, hepatitis B or tuberculosis.