Who can certify that they embalmed or prepared a body in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, the law stipulates that only licensed embalmers or registered sanitation employees (RSE) acting under supervision are authorized to certify that they embalmed or prepared a body. This regulation exists to ensure that the preparation of human remains is conducted by trained professionals who adhere to health and safety standards, as well as ethical considerations.

Licensed embalmers have completed specific educational and training requirements that equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform embalming and body preparation effectively and safely. The regulation helps to maintain public health, and it ensures that deceased individuals are treated with the respect and dignity that is required in the handling of human remains.

Unlike the licensed embalmer or RSE, other options listed, such as any funeral director, any licensed funeral assistant, or family members of the deceased, do not possess the requisite training or certification specifically required for embalming or preparing bodies. While funeral directors may oversee and manage funeral services, they are not automatically licensed embalmers unless they have completed the additional certification to provide that service. Similarly, licensed funeral assistants typically assist rather than perform embalming procedures, and family members have no formal training or authority to certify embalming, which is why they are excluded from this responsibility.