Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services § DHS 136.06 - Treatment for advanced decomposition

Bodies in a state of advanced decomposition shall be embalmed according to procedures specified in s. DHS 136.05 unless the degree of decomposition prevents use of those procedures in which case the embalmer shall:

(1) Cover the body in cotton saturated with liquid disinfectant, disinfectant gel or powder; and
(2) Place the body in an impermeable disaster or body pouch and completely seal the pouch.

Notes

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services § DHS 136.06
Cr. Register, November, 1980, No. 299, eff. 12-1-80.

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