ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT EMBALMERS

The association of independent embalmers was formed and made into a limited company in the early part of 2006.

The aim of the association and objectives were:

To provide support
Create a non political atmosphere
Encourage continual professional development
Provide an international network (overseas practitioners welcome)
Research

Encourage unqualified embalmers to take appropriate study/training
For embalmers qualified/unqualified working outside the co-operative and dignity groups of business.

Code of professional practice

• Protect confidential information
• Work in a competent, appropriate and respectful manner
• Ethical obligation to care for each deceased person
• Ensure remains are adequately covered at all times
• Care for each person with the highest respect and dignity
• Allow authorized personnel present during the preparation only
• Adequate knowledge of chemicals/fluids being used in practice
• Keep adequate records of cases treated
• Not to engage in any unprofessional conduct
• Promote/support the Association of Independent Embalmers
• Display certificate of membership