embalming. I am curios about the process.
2007-02-21 15:27:56 · 3 answers · asked by Ms. Zen 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Embalming, in most modern cultures, is the art and science of temporarily preserving human remains to forestall decomposition and make it suitable for display at a funeral. The three goals of embalming are thus preservation, sanitization and presentation (or restoration) of a dead body to achieve this effect. Embalming has a very long and cross-cultural history, with many cultures giving the embalming processes a greater religious meaning.
Arterial embalming, which involves the injection of embalming chemicals into the blood vessels, usually via the right common carotid artery. Blood is displaced from the right jugular vein. The embalming solution is injected through a mechanical pump and the embalmer massages the corpse to ensure a proper distribution of the embalming fluid. In case of poor circulation, other injection points are used.
2007-02-21 15:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they drain the fluids and insert chemicals to retard the decomposition process, the discoloration of the skin and tissue breakdown occurs quickly. refrigeration slows the process also, like so much meat. my grand uncle owned a funeral parlor
2007-02-21 23:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by black thai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is terrible when a person is kept from being buried because your family and others are arguing over your body.
2007-02-22 01:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lady T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋