What is generally required when embalming is requested?

When embalming is requested, it is generally important for there to be documentation of the process provided to the family. This documentation serves multiple purposes: it ensures that there is a clear record of what procedures were carried out, provides transparency to the family regarding the care of their loved one, and can protect the funeral home legally. Families appreciate receiving this information as part of the overall service, and it strengthens the trust relationship between the funeral service provider and the family.

While the other options might address various aspects of funeral service practices, they do not align with the standard requirements surrounding embalming. The presence of family members during embalming is not a legal requirement, nor is a public announcement necessary. Additionally, the refusal of a funeral director to embalm could occur under certain circumstances, such as if the family has not provided consent or the conditions of the body do not warrant it, but it does not constitute a general requirement when embalming is requested.