What Happens to Dead People at a Funeral Home?
Funeral homes prepare the deceased’s body in accordance with the wishes of the family. Methods of preparation vary depending on whether the family chooses to have a viewing, a burial or a cremation. .ArrangementsIf the family requests a direct cremation without a viewing, the body is refrigerated until it is transported to the crematory. If the family desires a viewing, the body must be embalmed.EmbalmingEmbalming is a surgical procedure that preserves the deceased’s body by removing the bodily fluids and replacing them with embalming chemicals. Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body for viewing.CosmeticsThe funeral director will prepare the deceased so he will look lifelike at the viewing. This can include makeup application, hairstyling or even a haircut if needed. If the deceased experienced any facial trauma, the funeral director may perform cosmetic restoration to allow for an open casket.Viewing and FuneralAfter the restoration is complete, the body will be dressed and placed
