For the 201415 academic year, average annual current dollar prices for undergraduate tuition, fees, room, and board were estimated to be $16,188 at public institutions, $41,970 at private nonprofit institutions, and $23,372 at private for-profit institutions.
Yes, however, for the best outcome, an autopsy should be performed on an unembalmed body after proper refrigeration. If there is a long delay (beyond one week) between the time of death and the autopsy, embalming is recommended to preserve the body tissues. Embalming interferes with most of the toxicology studies.
The wake can last anywhere from one to three days depending on the wishes of the deceased and the family. The wake, typically in a funeral home, church or the home of the deceased, is the appropriate time for eulogies, as they're not allowed at the mass or burial as they typically are in Christian funerals.