PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATION 2012 - REG 56 Embalming of bodies PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATION 2012 - REG 56 Embalming of bodies 56 Embalming of bodies (1) A person must not embalm a body unless that person has successfully completed a course in embalming provided by a training provider accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority or approved by the Secretary. (2) A person must not embalm a body that the person has reason to believe is infected with a prescribed infectious disease. : Maximum penalty--20 penalty units.