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-as of [28 APRIL 2024]–
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-the ‘art’/’science’ of preserving ‘human’ or ‘animal’ remains by treating them (in its modern form with ‘chemicals’) to forestall ‘de-composition’–
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(the intention of ’embalming’ is usually to make the ‘deceased’ suitable for ‘public’ or ‘private’ viewing as part of the ‘funeral ceremony’, or keep them ‘preserved’ for ‘medical purposes’ in an ‘anatomical laboratory’)
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*3 goals of ’embalming’* –>
“SANITIZATION”
“PRESENTATION”
“PRESERVATION”
(with ‘restoration’ being an important additional factor in some instances)
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Performed successfully, embalming can help preserve the body for a duration of many years.
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(’embalming’ has a very long and cross-cultural history, with many cultures giving the embalming processes a greater religious meaning)
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(’embalming’ is distinct from ‘taxidermy’)
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(’embalming’ preserves the ‘human body’ intact…)
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(…where-as ‘taxidermy’ is the ‘re-creation’ of an animal’s ‘form’ often using only the creature’s skin mounted on an ‘anatomical form’)
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