If an individual makes a pre-need arrangement and approves embalming, is additional approval needed at the time of death?

When an individual makes a pre-need arrangement and specifically approves embalming as part of that arrangement, this pre-approval typically suffices at the time of death. The rationale behind this is that the pre-need agreement is meant to express the individual's wishes clearly, allowing funeral homes and cemeteries to act in accordance with those wishes without needing to seek additional consent.

This streamlines the process during a time that is often distressing for family members, as they can rely on the decisions made previously without any additional approval required at the time of death. Therefore, if the individual has already given their consent for embalming as part of their pre-need plan, it is understood that they do not need to provide this approval again later.