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History of Embalming
Professional Embalming has been carried out in Australia for
well over one hundred years. It has become more widely
accepted by the general public in more recent times due to the
vast improvements in mortuary science-embalming education and
broad-reaching professional standards.
Embalmers undergo an intensive two year training program in
order to become qualified practitioners. Upon successful
completion of their studies, graduates are invited to apply
for membership in the Australian Institute of Embalming (AIE).
Members of the AIE are bound by a strict Code of Ethics,
thereby agreeing they must:
" Believe that the practice of professional embalming is in
the interest of public health and will promote
embalming to the best of their ability. Treat all human bodies
with respect and dignity.
Guarantee a completely confidential relationship with those
they serve."
The Institute regulates and implements minimum education and
post education standards, as well as performing a range of
other funeral profession-specific functions. |
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