Is authorization from the medical examiner required to embalm a high risk body?

In Delaware, the authorization from the medical examiner is not required to embalm a high-risk body. This is because the embalmers have specific guidelines and protocols they must follow regarding the handling of deceased individuals, including those classified as high-risk. High-risk bodies typically pertain to cases that may involve communicable diseases or other serious health concerns, so the funeral service professional must adhere to safety procedures already in place without needing additional authorization from the medical examiner for embalming.

Considering the other options, authorization may indeed be needed in particular circumstances based on the nature of the death or funeral practices, but in general, embalmers have the discretion to perform embalming without requiring external permissions from medical examiners. Therefore, the assertion that such authorization is necessary is inaccurate based on current practices in Delaware.