Embalming Committee

Dear FIAT-IFTA members and friends,

We are excited to launch the first-ever global survey on embalming, and we warmly invite all members of FIAT-IFTA, as well as embalmers and professionals involved in the care of the deceased, to take part.

This groundbreaking survey aims to capture a comprehensive picture of embalming practices around the world. Even if full embalming is not available or commonly practiced in your country, your response is still crucial. The survey is designed to reflect the diversity of approaches to body preparation and care globally.

The insights gathered will help us:

• Understand embalming practices in different regions
• Identify challenges and variations in techniques
• Work toward establishing minimal standards for different types of embalming
• Ultimately improve the care we provide to bereaved families everywhere

The survey is open until 30th September 2025.

Your voice matters. By participating, you are contributing to a global effort to advance our profession and the service we provide to grieving families.

Please select the link for your preferred language and ensure you complete the questionnaire in full for your responses to be recorded. Kindly note that providing your name and email address is optional, should you prefer to remain anonymous.

• English: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/EmbalmingSurvey?lang=en 
• Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/EmbalmingSurvey?lang=es 
• French: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/EmbalmingSurvey?lang=fr 
• German: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/EmbalmingSurvey?lang=de 
• Chinese: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/EmbalmingSurvey?lang=zh 
• Japanese: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/EmbalmingSurvey?lang=ja 
• Portuguese: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/EmbalmingSurvey?lang=pt 

Thank you for taking the time to be part of this important initiative. We also encourage you to share it with colleagues across the industry to help broaden its reach and impact.