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Field Operations Policy and Procedures (ffjo <br /> S Decedent Preparation, Mortuary Services and Visual Identifications <br /> 5.1 Preparation Authorizations <br /> Policy. Appropriate authorizations must be obtained and documented before any type of <br /> preparation may begin. Verbal authorization for embalming and minimal preparation is <br /> acceptable and must be followed-up with written authorization from the Authorized <br /> Representative prior to scheduled funeral services or final disposition. All other authorizations <br /> require written authorization. <br /> Procedure. <br /> 1. Ensure that appropriate forms are completed and signed before specific preparations are <br /> performed: <br /> a. For embalming, a completed Authorization to Embalm Form (FIN-CS007) is <br /> required. See Embalming for more information. <br /> i. Record unsuccessful attempts to contact all known representatives of the decedent <br /> to obtain embalming authorization. <br /> 1. Complete the top portion of the Authorization to Embalm Form (FIN-CS007). <br /> 2. Record the name, relationship to the decedent and the phone number of each <br /> person the Funeral Director attempted to contact on the Authorization to <br /> Embalm Form (FIN-CS007) under the, If no permission can be obtained, <br /> complete the following section. The funeral home representative signs, prints <br /> and dates the bottom of the form. <br /> 3. Place the decedent in refrigeration until such permission can be obtained. See <br /> Refri erg ation for more information. <br /> 4. If attempts to contact representatives of the decedent are not successful within <br /> 24 hours after taking custody of an unembalmed decedent, the funeral home <br /> representative contacts market management for instructions. <br /> b. For minimal preparation, a completed Authorization for Minimal Preparation Form <br /> (FIN-CS018). See Minimal Preparation of Decedent for more information. <br /> i. If all minimal preparations are declined and the family wishes to do a visual <br /> identification, complete the Authorization for Minimal Preparation Form (FIN- <br /> CS018) with the Decline section checked and signed by the Authorized <br /> Representative. <br /> c. For collection of fingerprints, complete the Authorization to Collect Fingerprint Form <br /> (FIN-CS099). See Collecting Fingerprints for more information. <br /> Version 2.1 Page 20 of70 Revised:07/10/2015 <br /> Document Owner:Operations Support 0 2015 SCI Funeral&Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative,Inc. <br />