Articles
May 2001
The Director - Features
Should Funeral Homes Embalm CJD Cases
The lack of definitive information on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease dictates caution for funeral service practitioners
While the lack of definitive information on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) dictates caution for funeral service practitioners, a clearly defined, consistent explanation of proper handling procedures has yet to be found. In Should Funeral Homes Embalm CJD Cases, James F. Burnside III, CFSP, takes a strong position on the proposed question in hopes of inspiring conversation among funeral service professionals and the implementation of a CJD procedure in every funeral home.
Burnside has done years of research on CJD and other communicable diseases, and his article provides suggested resources for those who wish to research CJD themselves. He also proposes "10 Steps Funeral Homes Should Take Regarding CJD."
