The deceased must be buried within a limit of an hour’s journey in distance from the place (city/town limits) where they died and preferably as soon as possible after death.  The body of the departed should be treated with honor and respect.   At their discretion, family members may participate in preparing the body for burial. It should be carefully washed and placed in a shroud of white cloth in a coffin.   For adults, there is a funeral prayer that is performed in congregation.   Baha’is are buried with their feet in the direction of the Most Holy Spot.   A special burial ring is prescribed for adults before burial on which is inscribed a verse: “I came forth from God, and return unto Him, detached from all save Him, holding fast to His Name, the Merciful, the Compassionate.”

Embalming of the body is to be avoided. When circumstances do not permit interment of the body soon after passing, or when it is a legal requirement, the body may be embalmed provided the process delays the natural decomposition of the body for a short time only. Autopsies and donation of organs and body parts for science are permitted.

Cremation  -  The Bahá’í personal laws prohibit cremation.

Amputations  - There are no special provisions regarding disposal of amputated limbs or removed organs, but  amputated limbs (or body parts) should be buried. 

Embryos/Fetuses – As the soul is present from conception, as such the embryo/fetus should be treated with respect regardless of how young it is.  The burial of embryos/fetuses should be left to the discretion of the parents whenever possible.  It should not be incinerated.