What is generally required in a closed casket service?

In a closed casket service, preparation by the embalmer is essential as it involves preserving the body and preparing it in a manner that respects the deceased while ensuring it can be safely contained within the casket. This preparation can include embalming, which is the process of treating the body to delay decomposition and restore its appearance. Even though the casket remains closed, the presentation of the body during the service may still influence the perceptions of the grieving family and attendees, making the embalming and preparation crucial for maintaining dignity.

Other options do not apply to the closed casket context. For instance, viewing of the deceased is not part of a closed casket service since the casket remains shut, ruling out any visual access to the body. Documentation of the cause of death is typically not a requirement for the service itself but rather pertains to legal or medical records. Cleaning the burial site can be part of the preparation for the final resting place but is unrelated to the specifics of a closed casket service.