Throughout history, people from diverse cultures have consistently shown a deep sense of reverence towards their deceased, irrespective of various factors such as climate, illness, age of the deceased, or the circumstances surrounding their passing.

However, it was during the early 20th century that the funeral industry witnessed a significant transformation, becoming increasingly professionalized and commercialized.

As a result, it has now become widely believed that individuals are no longer equipped, or allowed to personally attend to the needs of their deceased family members, necessitating the engagement of funeral professionals to provide the necessary care.

The majority of states allow communities to independently handle all necessary responsibilities without the need for a funeral director. However, in some states, legal constraints may hinder communities from fully completing certain tasks, thereby necessitating the engagement of a funeral director to provide specific services like paperwork completion and transportation. Nevertheless, communities still have the option to personally provide hands-on care if desired. Regardless of your place of residence, you retain the right to offer a significant amount, if not all, of the required care.

Apart from complying with the legal requirements in your state, there is no definitive right or wrong method to approach these tasks. Taking care of the body is both safe and achievable.