Asked by Isabella Reecy on Apr 24, 2024

Which of the following best explains the process of embalming?

A) It refers to treating a dead body with chemicals in order to preserve it.
B) It refers to expressing grief through customary rites and rituals.
C) It refers to reducing a dead body to ashes, by burning, usually as a funeral rite.
D) It refers to overcoming bereavement with the help of various rituals.

Embalming

A process designed to preserve a body from decay, originally practiced in ancient Egypt.

Funeral Rite

Ceremonies and rituals carried out in honor of a person who has died, often involving burial or cremation.

Bereavement

The process of grieving and adjusting to the loss of a loved one.

  • Recognize the procedure and objectives behind cremation and embalming.