Follow up From NZEA Re Embalming Case Christchurch

Follow up From NZEA Re Embalming Case Christchurch

Embalmers are supporting a call for regulation and registration within the Funeral Industry.

This comes in the wake of a family’s concern over their experience with a funeral home in Christchurch.

Embalmers Association President Gary Wybrow says the public must be able to have confidence that people carrying out embalming are either qualified or experienced in the field.

Mr Wybrow says New Zealand has professional embalmers who are trained, qualified and practising to world class standards.

The Embalmers Association has more than 200 qualified embalmers throughout the country, and the service provided is view by overseas experts as being amongst the best in the world.

“Being an Embalmer is no ordinary job; rather it is a commitment by these highly professional practitioners to provide the best experiences for grieving families. Embalming allows time for viewing and involvement with the deceased between the death and the funeral and gives grieving families’ opportunities to be with their loved ones as part of the grieving process.

“Embalming is a respectful and professional part of the process of caring for the dead in our community. It supports our deep human need to say farewell to someone who has been a loved member of a family and significant person in the wider community.

This situation reinforces for me the importance of families choosing Funeral Homes who are backed by strong industry codes and who employ embalmers who are members of the NZEA.

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