Embalming and other types of preservation have been recorded in history as far back as the Egyptians. Back in those days, only the wealthy were embalmed, or "mummified", as it was known then.
"Disposition" is the term used by the funeral industry to describe the final handling of the deceased's remains.
Decomposition of the body in the earth (after burial) is the slow oxidation of the body tissues. Cremation, on the other hand, provides rapid oxidation.
Decomposition of the body in the earth (after burial) is the slow oxidation of the body tissues. Cremation, on the other hand, provides rapid oxidation.
A memorial service is a service without the body present and can vary in ceremony and procedures according to the community and religious affiliations.
A funeral is so much more than a way to say goodbye; it's an opportunity to celebrate the life of someone special.