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Field Operations Policy and Procedures Uce P Y declined. Minimal preparation includes washing the hair and body, setting features, suturing and aspiration as well as casketing the decedent. These services may also be declined by the Authorized Representative by checking the decline box on the form. Authorization to Embalm The Authorization to Embalm Form (FIN-CS007) documents permission received from the Authorized Representative to provide specific preparations—particularly embalming—for the decedent. If verbal approval for embalming can be attained during the initial call, this form must be completed during the arrangements conference. If the funeral home uses a PCC, the form must be forwarded to the PCC within one hour of the conclusion of the arrangements conference. Authorization to Collect Fingerprint The Authorization to Collect Fingerprint Form (FIN-CS099) allows the Authorized Representative to authorize or decline collection of fingerprints or infant footprints from the decedent for use in keepsake articles such as jewelry or cards. Ceremonial Casket Acknowledgement The Ceremonial Casket Acknowledgement Form (FIN-CS070) is to be completed any time an Authorized Representative requests the use of a ceremonial casket. Chain of Custody and Identification Confirmation The Chain of Custody and Identification Confirmation Form (FIN-CS004) chronologically documents the physical location and chain of custody of the decedent. It acknowledges that Company representatives accepting custody of the decedent have compared and matched the name on all accompanying paperwork to the white identification band for accuracy and confirmation of identity. For each case involving cremation, it acknowledges that Company representatives accepting custody of the decedent compared and matched the name on all paperwork with the name on the label of the minimum acceptable container and the number on the label to the number on the metal identification disk. Where state, provincial or local law prohibits (or a non -Company crematory declines) the opening of the cremation container by a Company representative, the Company representative must match the name on all accompanying paperwork to the name written on the cremation container or the casket identification tag. Case Preparation Report The Case Preparation Report (FIN-CS019) must be filled out after embalming and/or preparation processes are finished. This report documents processes that were performed, the outcome of those processes and the condition of the decedent after the processes are completed. Embalming Machine Inspection Checklist The Embalming Machine Inspection Checklist Form (FIN-CS103) must be maintained in the prep room, easily accessible and used to record monthly inspections of the embalming machine. Version 2.1 Page 66 of 70 Revised: 07/10/2015 Document Owner: Operations Support 0 2015 SCI Funeral & Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.