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Death-related religious rituals
Essential Practice Point 3
There is no specific ritual surrounding preparation for death in Christian Science. It is important to discern if the person wishes to have their designated religious contact person present if death is imminent.
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Cleaning and touching the body
Essential Practice Point 4
- The normal washing and preparation procedure can be carried out.
- It is a religious requirement that, wherever possible, female staff should handle females after death. However, there is no similar requirement for male patients.
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Postmortem requirements
Postmortem is usually only agreed to where there are compelling medical or legal reasons.
Interment ritual
Cremation is usually chosen in preference to burial, but it is entirely a matter of family choice.
