Embalming

This involves a suitable qualified person to chemically treat the deceased in order to preserve the body. It is only required in certain situations such as if a viewing is arranged, if there is a delay between the death and the funeral, if an above-ground burial (such as a tomb, vault, crypt, or mausoleum) is requested, or if interstate or international repatriation is required.

It is believed that the body and the soul separate when a person dies. Depending on one’s beliefs, the soul is believed to travel to many places, such as heaven. While these beliefs may be spiritual, there is also a pressing need to address the physical body of the deceased. Usually, these bodies are bound to decompose immediately so necessary measures are required depending on the prevailing situation.

Embalming is actually a science that involves the temporary preservation of the human body. The main reason for this act is to delay the composition process. This is usually performed when the body is bound to be displayed in public. Furthermore, embalming is performed on corpses that need to be travelled from one place to another. Basically, this is necessary when the deceased body will not be buried or cremated immediately. However, there are three general reasons why embalming in necessary and is even mandated in most parts of the globe.

The first reason is sanitisation. Whatever the reason of death is, it is important to clean the corpse. While this is not limited to aesthetics alone, this act will ensure that the body will not carry or spread diseases. Especially is the deceased is a victim of tragedies or epidemics, it is necessary to sanitize it so that its environment and the people who will view or be around the body will not be at risk.

The second reason is restoration. Of course, families would do everything they can to make the deceased presentable. This involves the clothing and make-up of the deceased. Usually, it is the closest family members who are involved in this step. At certain instances, the embalmer is also tasked to restore the body if the deceased has been a victim of an accident or a tragedy. His main task is to bring back the glow and beauty of the deceased even for the last time.

And the third reason is preservation. As mentioned earlier, this is necessary for the delay before the body is buried or cremated. This step usually involves the use of chemicals that will temporarily preserve the body and delay the decomposition process.

Embalming is both a science and an art. Cosmopolitan Funerals is equipped with professionals and tools that you can trust. Leave you loved ones in the hands of the people who will treat you like family.

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