(a) All dead human bodies not buried within forty-eight (48) hours after death shall be:
- (1) Embalmed in a manner approved by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services; or
- (2) Stored under refrigeration at forty-five degrees Fahrenheit (45°F) or less.
- (b) When a dead body is being cremated, embalming and refrigeration shall not be required for a forty-eight-hour period after death unless a health problem dictates otherwise.