Embalming is the art and science of preserving remains of a body to postpone decomposition of the body for suitable display for a funeral. There are three main points for embalming: preservation, sanitization, and presentation. There is a common history behind the embalming process. The embalming process that has been practiced by many cultures originated from the Egyptian Culture. This is something that the average person does not think about on the day to day basis unless it's a profession. There are several things that are needed to be successful in this process including formaldehyde, body disinfectant, surgical tubing, plastic wrap, and last but not least.a strong stomach. .
An embalmer involves the study of anatomy, thanatology, chemistry and specific theory of embalming combined with practical instruction in a mortuary with resultant formal qualifications granted after the passing of a final examination in recognition an embalmed body. Legal documentation is required for the service. This is a legal document that must be obtained before rendering the services.
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The first step in the embalming process is identifying the remains and verifying that the person is dead, this is done through basic methods in which the embalmer is taught in their training; then you must undress the body carefully placing it on an embalming table, shave and set the facial features. Setting the features includes the oral cavity such as the mouth is often sutured together and the eyes which eye caps are inserted under the eyelids to keep the eyes closed, filling up the sunken areas of the face which is called Hypodermic embalming and balancing the nose to achieve a pleasant facial appearance prior to the embalming process. The idea in setting the facial features is to give the deceased a natural appearance as if they were asleep. Performing these tasks after embalming would be difficult due to the formaldehyde causing the skin to harden.
