Estate planning attorneys work with clients from many faiths. Understanding each faith’s funeral traditions allows you to better help the families you serve. As the Doyenne of Death® and Vice-President of the Jewish-Christian Dialogue of New Mexico, I help explain Jewish traditions to our Christian brethren. Here are a few key things to know about Jewish funerals. The 24-Hour Rule The Jewish tradition of burying a body within 24 hours has Biblical as well as practical roots. Practically, the … [Read more...] about Top Tips About Jewish Funeral Traditions
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Reasons Clients Avoid Funeral Planning: Embalming
Embalming is one of the “ickier” aspects of funerals that keep people from considering funeral planning in advance. That’s a shame, because no state laws require embalming. It comes down to the question of viewing. Embalming was first utilized broadly in the United States during the Civil War. Back then, surgeon-embalmers utilized chemical compounds, including mercury and arsenic, to preserve soldiers’ bodies long enough to ship them from the battlefield to their hometowns. Embalming involves … [Read more...] about Reasons Clients Avoid Funeral Planning: Embalming
