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C Field Operations Policy and Procedures (ffjo S Decedent Preparation, Mortuary Services and Visual Identifications 5.1 Preparation Authorizations Policy. Appropriate authorizations must be obtained and documented before any type of preparation may begin. Verbal authorization for embalming and minimal preparation is acceptable and must be followed-up with written authorization from the Authorized Representative prior to scheduled funeral services or final disposition. All other authorizations require written authorization. Procedure. 1. Ensure that appropriate forms are completed and signed before specific preparations are performed: a. For embalming, a completed Authorization to Embalm Form (FIN-CS007) is required. See Embalming for more information. i. Record unsuccessful attempts to contact all known representatives of the decedent to obtain embalming authorization. 1. Complete the top portion of the Authorization to Embalm Form (FIN-CS007). 2. Record the name, relationship to the decedent and the phone number of each person the Funeral Director attempted to contact on the Authorization to Embalm Form (FIN-CS007) under the, If no permission can be obtained, complete the following section. The funeral home representative signs, prints and dates the bottom of the form. 3. Place the decedent in refrigeration until such permission can be obtained. See Refri erg ation for more information. 4. If attempts to contact representatives of the decedent are not successful within 24 hours after taking custody of an unembalmed decedent, the funeral home representative contacts market management for instructions. b. For minimal preparation, a completed Authorization for Minimal Preparation Form (FIN -CSO 18). See Minimal Preparation of Decedent for more information. i. If all minimal preparations are declined and the family wishes to do a visual identification, complete the Authorization for Minimal Preparation Form (FIN- CS018) with the Decline section checked and signed by the Authorized Representative. For collection of fingerprints, complete the Authorization to Collect Fingerprint Form (FIN-CS099). See Collecting Fingerprints for more information. Version 2.1 Page 20 of 70 Revised: 07/10/2015 Document Owner: Operations Support 0 2015 SCI Funeral & Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.