embalming

So it could just be a difference of terminology as to what we call embalming in America versus what they call embalming in Rome.

Preparing the Pontiff 2007

For the most part, however, embalming is not required and is undesirable due to the highly toxic chemicals used and the invasive procedures required for embalming.

Boing Boing 2009

You may be surprised to learn that embalming is almost nevcr required for the deceased.

Boing Boing 2009

The Egyptians used it in embalming, filling body cavities with powdered myrrh.

An old chestnut, re-roasted ewillett 2007

The Egyptians used it in embalming and Moses is said to have used cinnamon oil to anoint the Ark of the Covenant.

Cinnamon: Mexican cooks use the real thing 2004

The Egyptians used it in embalming and Moses is said to have used cinnamon oil to anoint the Ark of the Covenant.

Cinnamon: Mexican cooks use the real thing 2004

The theory that embalming is an essential hygienic measure has long been put forward by the funeral industry.

The Undertaker's Racket 1969

Some rather solid-sounding sounding justifications for the procedure have been advanced, above and beyond the fact that embalming is good business for the undertaker because it helps him to sell more expensive caskets.

The Undertaker's Racket 1969

Outside of medical circles, people who are otherwise reasonably knowledgeable and sophisticated take for granted not only that embalming is done for reasons of sanitation but that it is required by law.

The Undertaker's Racket 1969

Outside of medical circles, people who are otherwise reasonably knowledgeable and sophisticated take for granted not only that embalming is done for reasons of sanitation but that it is required by law.

The Undertaker's Racket 1963